There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by train, car, bus or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, drive • 5h 3m
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h 25m
3 alternative options
Drive • 5h 34m
Fly to Pamplona, bus • 8h 13m
Fly to San Sebastian, bus, train • 7h 8m
Barcelona to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to train and drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Sants Bus and arriving at Saint Jean De Pied De Port via Pamplona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Barcelona and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 573 km. The road distance is 475.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, including transfers.
Barcelona to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona Sants Bus station.
Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 475 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
There are 283+ hotels available in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Prices start at €52 per night.
- Distance: 573.5 km
- Duration: 5h 3m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France?
You can take a bus from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port via Pamplona in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Pamplona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €600
Flights from Barcelona to Pamplona via Valencia, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €600
Flights from Barcelona to Pamplona via Palma Mallorca, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €600
Flights from Barcelona to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €160
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Pamplona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €600
Flights from Barcelona to Pamplona via Valencia, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €600
Flights from Barcelona to Pamplona via Palma Mallorca, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €600
Flights from Barcelona to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €160
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
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
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 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Hendaye to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
- Rail 1st Class
- €9 - €13
Train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €19
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13 - €19
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
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Hendaye to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €19
- 1st Class
- €29 - €40
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Barcelona Sants Bus to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
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
- +34 910 207 007
- 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
- €6 - €9
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- 900 300 340
- Website
- ekialdebus.eus
Bus from Bernat Etxepare Kalea - Correos to Gipuzkoa Hirib. 6
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://ekialdebus.eus/es/lineas-diurnas/
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