Pamplona receives 1 million visitors in nine days — parking becomes a problem
- The City Council activates 9 deterrent car parks (2,464 spaces) but the city gets overwhelmed on the first days
- The entire city centre switches to paid parking during the festival
- No direct train from many cities — the car is the most flexible option
- Driving alone from Madrid, Barcelona or Bilbao when four people are going to the same place
VIB3S: the community that shares the ride to San Fermín
VIB3S connects people heading to Pamplona for San Fermín who are leaving from the same area. You search, connect, share the ride. The party starts in the car.
From Madrid & beyond
Trips from Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Valencia and more.
Split costs
Fuel and tolls divided between everyone.
Meet people
Travel with others heading to the same celebration.
Coordinated return
Organise the way back in the app — no improvising.
How it works
Download VIB3S
Free. 30 seconds.
Search San Fermín
Or post your trip with empty seats.
Connect
With people leaving from your area.
Share the ride
Split costs and arrive in Pamplona with new people.
Find rides on the map
Event activity — where attendees are from
Event chat — coordinate days and return
Coordinating plans for San Fermín 2026?
In the VIB3S community you can chat with others going to San Fermín. Coordinate the trip, how many days you're staying, accommodation, or plans for the nights. All in one place.
Join the VIB3S communityWho else from your city is going to San Fermín?
Discover the people who have already posted their trip to Pamplona and join the ride.
Real numbers
15K+
km shared
4.9★
App Store
2K+
in the community
“Four of us from Madrid to San Fermín. Fuel and tolls split four ways: about €26 each. Without VIB3S it would've been €100 solo just to get there — plus parking.”— Regular San Fermín attendee from Madrid
6–14 July in Pamplona — get organised now
- Pamplona receives 1 million visitors during San Fermín — transport planning is key
- Shared car trips fill up days in advance
- Municipal deterrent car parks have limited capacity — fewer cars is better for everyone
FAQ — San Fermín 2026 community
Can I find people going to San Fermín from my city?
Yes. On VIB3S you can search for trips to Pamplona and see who else is going during the festival from your city. You can join their car or post your own with empty seats.
Can you coordinate a multi-day trip on VIB3S?
Yes. You can post outbound and return trips on different dates, coordinate how many days you're staying, and agree on the return with the people you're sharing with.
How much can I save by carpooling to San Fermín?
It depends on where you're from. From Madrid, four people in one car pay around €26 each. Going alone can easily cost over €100, plus parking.
Can I also organise the return from Pamplona?
Yes. Post a return trip with your preferred date and time and coordinate from the app.
Does VIB3S work for groups of friends already going together?
Perfectly. Post your trip with spare seats to share costs, or find a car that fits your whole group.
Are there people on VIB3S heading to San Fermín from all over Spain?
Yes. The most common VIB3S routes to Pamplona come from Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Zaragoza and Valencia — but there are posts from all over the peninsula.
The trip to San Fermín is part of the celebration
Find your people. Share the road to Pamplona.
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