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Train Madrid → Pamplona

Schedule & travel time

3h 05m 407 km 4 trains/day
ALVIA

Route overview

3h 05m

Fastest time

3h 20m

Avg. duration

407

Kilometers

4

Trains per day

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By train from Madrid to Pamplona

An important rail connection: The train connection from Madrid to Pamplona is one of the important rail routes in Germany. On the ALVIA you reach your destination in just 3h 05m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 407 kilometers and is served by about 4 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Trains travel via Zaragoza. This intermediate stop gives you the option to transfer or break your journey if needed. The total distance is 407 kilometers.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Teilweise Hochgeschwindigkeitsstrecke

Route highlights

  • San Fermín
  • Navarra
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Available train types

This route is served by ALVIA.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Madrid to Pamplona saves you about 65 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 99 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Madrid to Pamplona?

The fastest connection from Madrid to Pamplona takes 3h 05m. The average travel time is 3h 20m.

How many trains run daily from Madrid to Pamplona?

About 4 trains run daily on the Madrid - Pamplona route. Train types include ALVIA.

What is the route from Madrid to Pamplona?

Trains travel via Zaragoza. The total distance is 407 km.

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Schedule data last updated: 20/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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