How to travel from Salamanca to Pamplona, Spain

The distance between Salamanca and Pamplona is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salamanca to Pamplona 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 PamplonaSalamanca if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Pamplona (PNA).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Pamplona.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valladolid and then to Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Pamplona.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance449km (279 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salamanca and Pamplona

There are several options for getting from Salamanca to Pamplona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Salamanca and Pamplona is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Salamanca and Pamplona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salamanca to Pamplona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Salamanca and Pamplona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salamanca and Pamplona. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salamanca and Pamplona with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 40m.

Renfe run train services between Salamanca and Pamplona. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Salamanca and Pamplona. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salamanca to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valladolid. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

ALSA, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni, MonBus and Conda S.A. run regular bus services between Salamanca and Pamplona. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salamanca to Pamplona. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Pamplona (PNA). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Pamplona is San Sebastian Airport (EAS) (EAS) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Pamplona. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) 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 Salamanca and Pamplona. The distance is around 449km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salamanca to Pamplona is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salamanca and Pamplona

Transport options from Salamanca to Pamplona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 25m
€155($155)
twice daily546km (340 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€40($40)
once daily493km (307 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
€15($15)
3 times a week454km (282 miles)
Bus via Soria6h 55m
€48($48)
once a week519km (323 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€53($53)
on demand449km (279 miles)

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Airports near Pamplona

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

EAS
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Pamplona
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Pamplona
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Pamplona