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How to Get from San Sebastian to Pamplona

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Details of how to get from San Sebastian 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.

San Sebastian to Pamplona by Train

The train from San Sebastian to Pamplona takes under two hours but unfortunately cannot be booked online.

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. For tickets that can 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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San Sebastian to Pamplona by Bus

The bus from San Sebastian to Pamplona takes just over one hour and costs under eight 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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Unfortunately, the bus company in charge of this particular trajectory (infuriatingly) doesn't allow very advanced bookings.

San Sebastian to Pamplona by Car

The 80km journey can be covered in just over one hour, traveling mainly on the A15 road.
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Flights from San Sebastian to Pamplona

There are no flights from San Sebastian to Pamplona.
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