What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pau?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pau is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Pau?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Pau is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs €65 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Pau. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Pau via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Pau. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Pau via St Jean De Luz Ciboure and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Madrid to Pau?

The distance between Madrid and Pau is 620 km. The road distance is 540.1 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Pau without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Pau without a car is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs €50 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Pau?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Madrid to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Pau bus from?

Madrid to Pau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Pau train from?

Madrid to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Pau?

The best way to get from Madrid to Pau is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Madrid to Pau bus arrive?

Madrid to Pau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.

Where does the Madrid to Pau train arrive?

Madrid to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Pau is 540 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Madrid to Pau.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Pau?

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Where can I stay near Pau?

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Madrid to Pau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Madrid to Pau by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Paubus FlixBus N716 / ...
8h 58m
€53–97
Bus via Burgos
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Paubus FlixBus N1155
9h 15m
€50–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Paubus FlixBus N716 / ...
9h 7m
€83–132
Drive 540.1 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Paucar 540.1 km
6h 15m
€85–123
Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain
6h
€69–342
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain Ter / ...
9h 45m
€92–154
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MAD - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
7h 20m
€87–275
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAD - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
7h 29m
€98–274
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain
8h 8m
€71–220
Fly to Pamplona Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Pamplona Airport (PNA)plane MAD - PNA
2. Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain
8h 57m
€89–426

Madrid to Pau by bus

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Distance: 619.9 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Pau, France?

You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Pau via Bayonne in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Pau via San Sebastian/Donostia, San Sebastián - Bus Station, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, and Bayonne in around 9h 45m.

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