There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Pau (Station) by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Pautrain Intercités / ...
4h 36m€32–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to Paubus FlixBus N1137 / ...
5h 48m€23–35Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain Intercités / ...
6h 15m€32–58Drive 257.3 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Pau (Station)car 257.3 km
2h 36m€43–61Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 33m€24–39
Bilbao to Pau (Station) by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Pau (Station) is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Pau (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Pau (Station). However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at PAU Gare de Pau Quai B via Lycée St John Perse and LP H. Baradat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Pau (Station). However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Pau via Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Bilbao and Pau (Station) is 263 km. The road distance is 257.3 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Pau (Station) without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 36m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Bilbao to Pau (Station), including transfers.
Bilbao to Pau (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Pau (Station) train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Pau (Station) is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Pau (Station), France?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Pau via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Pau once daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Pau (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pau station.
Bilbao to Pau (Station) train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Pau (Station) is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Bilbao to Pau (Station).
There are 699+ hotels available in Pau (Station).