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How to Get from Bilbao to Pamplona

By Damian Corrigan, About.com

Details of how to get from Bilbao to Pamplona by various forms of transport.

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Note: these times and prices are subject to change and are intended as guidance only. Please check the websites for current prices and timetables.

Bilbao to Pamplona by Train

There is no direct train from Bilbao to Pamplona.

Renfe.es, Spain's official rail website, is a mess and has been described as "like Alice in Wonderland, where nothing seems to be what it really is" by Trip Advisor, as shown by the fact that this ticket cannot be booked online. Residents of Canada and USA should use bypass Renfe's site and go to Rail Europe instead to have their tickets delivered to their home address.
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Bilbao to Pamplona by Bus

The bus from Bilbao to Pamplona takes just 1h30 and costs about 15 euros.

You can book most bus tickets in Spain online for only a tiny administration fee (about one euro). Just pay with a credit card and print out the e-ticket.
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Bilbao to Pamplona by Car

The 15km journey can be covered in just over one hour, traveling mainly on the A68 and E5 roads.
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Flights from Bilbao to Pamplona

There are no flights from Bilbao to Pamplona.
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