Day trip from Bilbao to Pamplona
Pamplona lies 115 km (72 mi) south-east of Bilbao, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 115 km (72 mi) apart, Pamplona is a realistic day trip from Bilbao: about 1 h 53 min each way by road.
| Bilbao | Pamplona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 347,342 | 208,243 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 455 m (1,493 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Pamplona
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Staying in Pamplona
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Common questions
How far is Pamplona from Bilbao?
115 km (72 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bilbao; by road roughly 141 km (87 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Pamplona by road?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bilbao and Pamplona?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.