There are 5 ways to get from Pamplona to Ascain by bus, train, train (Renfe), 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, train
best- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Hendaiatrain E2
3h 41m€13–21Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 3m€11–17Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
4h 31m€24–37Drive 81 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Ascaincar 81 km
1h 17m€14–20Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Irúnbus
- Take the bus from Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokia to Chantaco LP Arrue ~ Xantako Arrue LPbus 4
3h 45m€15–17
Pamplona to Ascain by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Ascain is to bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Ascain is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Ascain. However, there are services departing from Pamplona / Iruña and arriving at Lur Eder via Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokia and Chantaco LP Arrue ~ Xantako Arrue LP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Ascain. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at St Jean De Luz Ciboure via Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Pamplona and Ascain is 123 km. The road distance is 81 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Ascain without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 41m and costs €13 - €21.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Pamplona to Ascain, including transfers.
Pamplona to Ascain bus services, operated by La Burundesa S.A., depart from Pamplona / Iruña station.
Pamplona to Ascain train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Ascain is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs €15 - €18 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Ascain, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Lur Eder via Irún, Irun, Hendaia, Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokia, and Chantaco LP Arrue ~ Xantako Arrue LP in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Amara-Donostia to Hendaia
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Euskotren
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- [email protected]
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
Bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Irún
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–11
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
- Phone
- +33 5 47 75 76 64
- Website
- Txik Txak
Bus from Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokia to Chantaco LP Arrue ~ Xantako Arrue LP
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Txik Txak
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Pamplona to Ascain bus services, operated by La Burundesa S.A., arrive at Irún station.
Pamplona to Ascain train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to Ascain is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Pamplona to Ascain.
There are 1950+ hotels available in Ascain.