Most of the visits to Pamplona take place in July, for the running of the bulls in Pamplona . Please note that accommodation is in high demand during the festival; be sure to book your accommodation well in advance. Details of how to get from Barcelona to Pamplona by different means of transport.
Suggested stops en route
There are no real sights on the way from Barcelona to Pamplona. However, as an alternative, consider driving a little further to Logroño, the capital of the Rioja region (known for its wines) and famous for its tapas bars .
Barcelona to Pamplona by train and bus
The train from Pamplona to Barcelona takes about four hours and costs about 30 euros. Trains leave from Barcelona Sants station. More information about the bus and train stations in Barcelona Plan your train itinerary using this Interactive Train Map of Spain .
Buses cost around 25 euros but are much slower than the train. These tickets can only be purchased at Monbus.es .
Barcelona to Pamplona by car
The 500 km route lasts approximately four hours and thirty minutes, traveling mainly on the AP-2 and AP-68 highways. Note – Roads are AP toll roads.
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Flights from Barcelona to Pamplona
There are some flights between Barcelona and Pamplona, but they are not that cheap. Better to go by ground transportation.
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