How to get from San Sebastián to Pamplona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from San Sebastián to Pamplona by price and travel time.
- 67 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 11h 40m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
11h 40m
2 transfers
Bus + Train
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from San Sebastián to Pamplona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 40m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 67 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 €10, on Tue, Oct 6.
67 km
San Sebastián to Pamplona: 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.
- 1San Sebastián → Irunbus
FlixBus·15m - 2Irun → San Sebastián-Donostiatrain
Renfe·45m - 3San Sebastián-Donostia → PamplonabusALSA·1h 10m
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.
Departures from San Sebastián to Pamplona
Regional connection runs about 12 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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
FlixBusSan Sebastián-IrunBook →RenfeIrun-San Sebastián-DonostiaBook →ALSASan Sebastián-Donostia-PamplonaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Renfe, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from San Sebastián to Pamplona works
Start with a FlixBus bus from San Sebastián to Irun, about 15 min. Transfer in Irun and continue by Renfe train on to San Sebastián-Donostia (45 min). Transfer in San Sebastián-Donostia and continue by ALSA bus on to Pamplona (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €21 over 11h 40m, 2 transfers.
San Sebastián to Pamplona: common questions
How long does it take to get from San Sebastián to Pamplona?
The most useful route takes about 11h 40m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from San Sebastián to Pamplona?
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.
Is there a train from San Sebastián to Pamplona?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Pamplona from San Sebastián?
About 67 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does San Sebastián to Pamplona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €10 to €21. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run San Sebastián to Pamplona?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Renfe, ALSA.
Can you get from San Sebastián to Pamplona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from San Sebastián to Pamplona?
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: FlixBus, Renfe, ALSA
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026