There are 4 ways to get from Pamplona to Ascain by bus, 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
best- 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
3h 41m€11–17Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
4h 55m€24–37Drive 81 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Ascaincar 81 km
1h 17m€14–19Bus, 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 44m€15–17
Pamplona to Ascain by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Ascain is to bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Ascain is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Ascain. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Lur Eder via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Halte Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
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 55m.
The distance between Pamplona and Ascain is 119 km. The road distance is 81 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Ascain without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Pamplona to Ascain, including transfers.
Pamplona to Ascain bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Pamplona 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 bus which takes 3h 41m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Ascain, France?
You can take a bus from Pamplona to Lur Eder via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Halte Routière in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
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 15m
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Pamplona to Ascain bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián 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 1960+ hotels available in Ascain.