The average train between Pau and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Pau and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Bayonne and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
The distance between Pau and Donostia / San Sebastián is 131.5 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Amara-Donostia via Bayonne, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 2h 58m.