There are 4 ways to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona by bus, train, rideshare or car
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Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona by bus
The bus journey time between Donostia / San Sebastián and Pamplona is around 1h 15m and covers a distance of around 83 km. Operated by ALSA and La Burundesa S.A., the Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona bus service departs from San Sebastian and arrives in Pamplona. Typically 75 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Sebastian and arriving at Pamplona. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Sebastian/Donostia and arriving at Pamplona. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and Pamplona is 83 km. The road distance is 84.2 km.
The best way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs €5 - €10.
The bus from San Sebastian to Pamplona takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from San Sebastian station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The best way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs €5 - €10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €18 and takes 1h 50m.
- Distance: 82.5 km
- Duration: 1h 15m
What companies run services between Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain and Pamplona, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from San Sebastian to Pamplona every 2 hours. Tickets cost €6 - €10 and the journey takes 1h 15m. La Burundesa S.A. also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Pamplona twice daily. Tickets cost €13 - €18 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from San Sebastian to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- info@laburundesa.com
- Website
- laburundesa.com
Bus from San Sebastián / Donosti to Pamplona / Iruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5 - €10
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Pampelune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Pamplona station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Pamplona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona is 84 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Pamplona.
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