There are 4 ways to get from Pamplona to Cantabria 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 Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao Intermodalbus L20
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
4h 13m€17–26Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pampelune to Santander251.9 km
3h 14m€10–16Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Pamplona to Palenciatrain Alv
- Take the train from Palencia to Santandertrain Alv / ...
6h 34m€66–103Drive 253.5 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Santandercar 253.5 km
2h 40m€40–58
Pamplona to Cantabria by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Cantabria is to rideshare which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Cantabria is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Cantabria. However, there are services departing from Pamplona / Iruña and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Cantabria. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Santander via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Pamplona and Cantabria is 259 km. The road distance is 253.5 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Cantabria without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs €17 - €27.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Pamplona to Cantabria, including transfers.
Pamplona to Cantabria bus services, operated by Alava Bus, depart from Pamplona / Iruña station.
Pamplona to Cantabria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Cantabria is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs €17 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Cantabria, Spain?
You can take a bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Bilbao Intermodal in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to Santander via Palencia in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pamplona to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- 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
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Pampelune to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Pamplona to Cantabria bus services, operated by Alava Bus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Pamplona to Cantabria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to Cantabria is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Pamplona to Cantabria.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pamplona and Cantabria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














