There are 4 ways to get from Pamplona to Pau by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Paubus FlixBus N716 / ...
4h 50m€20–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain Ter / ...
5h 4m€32–64Drive 169 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Paucar 169 km
2h 54m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain Ter / ...
6h 5m€43–77
Pamplona to Pau by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Pau is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Pau is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Pau. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Pau via San Sebastian / Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Pau. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Pau via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Pamplona and Pau is 245 km. The road distance is 169 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Pau without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Pamplona to Pau, including transfers.
Pamplona to Pau bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Pamplona station.
Pamplona to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Pau is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Pau, France?
You can take a bus from Pamplona to Pau via San Sebastian / Donostia in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to Pau via San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 6h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Pamplona to Pau bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Pamplona to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to Pau is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Pamplona to Pau.
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