There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by train, car, bus or plane
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Recommended option
Train, drive • 5h 11m
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h
6 alternative options
Train, bus • 6h 30m
Bus via Soria • 8h 30m
Drive • 5h 12m
Fly to Pamplona, bus • 5h 57m
Fly to San Sebastian, train • 7h 33m
Fly to Bilbao, bus, train • 7h 51m
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International entry into France from Spain
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Conditions of entry into France from Spain
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
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- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering France from Spain.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 130 000.
No, returning to Spain from France is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to train and drive which costs €55 - €110 and takes 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Saint Jean De Pied De Port via Pamplona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Madrid and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 367 km. The road distance is 469.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, including transfers.
Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port bus services, operated by Jimenez Movilidad, depart from Madrid station.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Pamplona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Saint Jean De Pied De Port station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
- Distance: 367.4 km
- Duration: 5h 11m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France?
You can take a bus from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port via Pamplona in around 8h.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €240
Flights from Madrid to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €250
Flights from Madrid to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €190
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €170
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €30 - €40
- Promo+
- €37 - €40
- Flexible
- €50 - €65
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Hendaye to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
- Rail 1st Class
- €12 - €18
Train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €22
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €23 - €28
- 1st Class
- €16 - €20
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Pamplona to Saint Jean De Pied De Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid to Soria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Soria to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 941 202 777
- infoweb@autobusesjimenez.com
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Madrid to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €30
- Website
- Autobuses Jiménez S.L
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902 422 242
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Soria. Estación Bus. Av. Valladolid 40 to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Miranda 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Schedules at
- Conda S.A.
- Phone
- +34 (0) 900 12 14 00
- atencionaclientes@pesa.net
- Website
- pesa.net
Bus from Aeropuerto Bilbao to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
- Phone
- (+351) 253 267 730
- Website
- iberocoach.com
Bus from San Sebastian to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- iberocoach.com
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Iberia offers flights from Madrid Airport to Pamplona Airport.
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