How to travel from Zaragoza to Pamplona, Spain

The distance between Zaragoza and Pamplona is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Zaragoza to Pamplona by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Pamplona.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Miranda 2.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Conda S.A.

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Drive

Drive to Pamplona.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance180km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zaragoza and Pamplona

There are several options for getting from Zaragoza to Pamplona by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).

The distance between Zaragoza and Pamplona is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Zaragoza and Pamplona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zaragoza to Pamplona is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Zaragoza and Pamplona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaragoza and Pamplona. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zaragoza and Pamplona with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 40m.

Renfe run train services between Zaragoza and Pamplona. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 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 Zaragoza and Pamplona. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zaragoza and Pamplona with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 50m.

Conda S.A., HIFE S.A. and ALSA run regular bus services between Zaragoza and Pamplona. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaragoza to Pamplona. We recommend that you take the train to Pamplona. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Zaragoza and Pamplona. The distance is around 180km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaragoza to Pamplona is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

How do I get from Zaragoza to Pamplona

Compare travel optionsbetween Zaragoza and Pamplona

Transport options from Zaragoza to Pamplona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€18($18)
every 2 hours177km (110 miles)
Bus
1h 50m
€17($17)
every 3 hours175km (109 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€22($22)
on demand180km (112 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