How to travel from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

The distance between Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela is around 659km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)

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Train

Take the train to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Donostia/San Sebastián. Federico G. Lorca ps. 1 and then to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance690km (429 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela

There are several options for getting from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela is around 659km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 8h 45m.

Renfe run train services between Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Donostia/San Sebastián. Federico G. Lorca ps. 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Conda S.A., HIFE S.A., La Baztanesa S.A., La Estellesa S.A., FlixBus, La Burundesa S.A., Autobuses La Union, Union Ivkoni and ALSA run regular bus services between Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela. Flights depart from Pamplona (PNA) and arrive at Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Pamplona (PNA) and and arrive into Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).

The closest major airport to Santiago de Compostela is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela. A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) 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 Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 690km (429 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela

Transport options from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 15m
€250($250)
every 20 mins807km (501 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€295($295)
every 4 hours873km (542 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 55m
€275($275)
hourly659km (410 miles)
Bus to Donostia/San Sebastián. Federico G. Lorca ps. 1, Fly4h 60m
€290($290)
every 2 hours962km (598 miles)
Train
8h 45m
€60($60)
once daily791km (492 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
€54($54)
4 times a week836km (520 miles)
Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz. Bus Geltokia. Euskaltzaindia enp.12h 15m
€89($89)
once daily898km (558 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€82($82)
on demand690km (429 miles)

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Airports near Santiago de Compostela

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

SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Santiago de Compostela