There are 4 ways to get from Cantabria to Pamplona by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus L20
4h 30m€17–25Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Santander to Pampelune252.7 km
3h 15m€15Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Pamplonatrain Alv
7h 39m€62–101Drive 254.5 km
- Drive from Santander to Pamplonacar 254.5 km
2h 42m€40–58
Cantabria to Pamplona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cantabria to Pamplona is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cantabria to Pamplona is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cantabria to Pamplona. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Pamplona / Iruña via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Cantabria to Pamplona. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Pamplona via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Cantabria and Pamplona is 256 km. The road distance is 254.5 km.
The best way to get from Cantabria to Pamplona without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €16 - €26.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Cantabria to Pamplona, including transfers.
Cantabria to Pamplona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Cantabria to Pamplona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Cantabria to Pamplona is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €16 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Cantabria, Spain and Pamplona, Spain?
You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Pamplona / Iruña via Bilbao Intermodal in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Pamplona via Palencia in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Santander to Pampelune
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Cantabria to Pamplona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Cantabria to Pamplona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cantabria to Pamplona is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Cantabria to Pamplona.
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