How to travel from Pamplona to Ávila, Spain

The distance between Pamplona and Ávila is around 448km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Pamplona to Ávila by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÁvilaPamplona if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train via Burgos Rosa De Lima

Take the train to Burgos Rosa De Lima then Valladolid and then to Avila.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Avila.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance469km (291 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pamplona and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Pamplona to Ávila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Pamplona and Ávila is around 448km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 349km (217 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Pamplona and Ávila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pamplona to Ávila is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Pamplona and Ávila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pamplona and Ávila. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pamplona to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vitoria/Gasteiz. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Pamplona and Ávila. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pamplona and Ávila. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pamplona to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Jimenez Movilidad, ALSA, Union Ivkoni and Jiménez Dorado run regular bus services between Pamplona and Ávila. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pamplona to Ávila. We recommend that you fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pamplona and Ávila. The distance is around 469km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pamplona to Ávila is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pamplona and Ávila

Transport options from Pamplona to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
€115($115)
every 2 hours448km (278 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
€140($140)
twice daily596km (371 miles)
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train5h 25m
€110($110)
twice daily643km (400 miles)
Train via Burgos Rosa De Lima + 1 similar
4h 40m
€46($46)
every 4 hours479km (297 miles)
Train4h 55m
€41($41)
every 20 mins493km (307 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
€36($36)
twice daily515km (320 miles)
Bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur7h 35m
€27($27)
once daily600km (373 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€86($86)
on demand469km (291 miles)

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Airports near Ávila

The following major airports near Ávila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila