How to get from Pamplona to Bilbao
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Pamplona to Bilbao by price and travel time.
- 119 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 05m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 05m
1 transfer
Bus
€13
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Pamplona to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 05m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 119 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €9, on Fri, Oct 16.
119 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €22Reading date not recorded | 7h 05m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€22Reading date not recorded7h 05m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 05m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Pamplona to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Pamplona → San Sebastián-DonostiabusALSA·1h 10m
- 2San Sebastián-Donostia → BilbaobusALSA·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeEtxarri-Aranatz-Miranda de EbroBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Pamplona to Bilbao works
Start with a ALSA bus from Pamplona to San Sebastián-Donostia, about 1h 10m. Transfer in San Sebastián-Donostia and continue by ALSA bus on to Bilbao (1h 20m). In total it's roughly €13 over 5h 5m, 1 transfer.
Pamplona to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Pamplona to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 5h 05m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Pamplona to Bilbao?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bilbao from Pamplona?
About 119 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Pamplona to Bilbao cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €9 to €13. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Pamplona to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe.
Can you get from Pamplona to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026