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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 14 Oct
£25
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£30
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
4 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
5 h 6 m
Buses on 14 Oct
28
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Pamplona to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pamplona to Madrid will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
On Wed 14 Oct, we found 28 buses from Pamplona to Madrid, including 8 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 317 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalBuses from Pamplona to Madrid run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 317 km distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 317 km |
Average bus duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 19m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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Best time to book 91 days |
The table below shows live departures for Pamplona to Madrid coaches for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal+ Normal | 11:00 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 12h45 | 23:45 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 14:00 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 9h45 | 23:45 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 16:15 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 7h30 | 23:45 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 14 October | |||||
Normal+ Normal | 1:00 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 11h57 | 12:57 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:00 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 12h00 | 13:00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 5h15 | 6:15 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:00 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 12h15 | 13:15 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal | 6:00 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 5h15 | 11:15 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:00 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 5h35 | 11:35 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:00 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 5h45 | 12:45 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:15 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 11h50 | 20:05 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:15 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 10h45 | 19:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:15 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 8h15 | 16:30 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 4h45 | 13:00 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 1 change | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pamplona to Madrid by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Pamplona to Madrid buses use the Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) to Madrid, Avenida de América station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Pamplona and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda).
Available at Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda): Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km), La Pausa (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4.
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4: Elevators, ramps.
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