There are 4 ways to get from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), car, or rideshare
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 Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao Intermodalbus L20
2h€9–13Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pampelune to Bilbao154.3 km
2h 12m€7–13Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Pamplona to Miranda De Ebrotrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv / ...
4h 52m€29–45Drive 155.7 km
- Drive from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbaocar 155.7 km
1h 37m€25–36
Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €24 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pamplona / Iruña and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Pamplona / Iruña and Bilbao is 159 km. The road distance is 155.7 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs €9 - €13.
The bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao Intermodal takes 2h including transfers and departs every three hours.
Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao bus services, operated by Alava Bus, depart from Pamplona / Iruña station.
Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao is to bus which takes 2h and costs €9 - €13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Pamplona / Iruña, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
Alava Bus operates a bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao Intermodal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao-Abando via Pamplona and Miranda De Ebro in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pamplona to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Pampelune to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao bus services, operated by Alava Bus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pamplona / Iruña and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.