There are 3 ways to get from Pamplona to Pau by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Pamplona to Pau by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Pau is to bus which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Pau is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €26 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pamplona and arriving at Pau. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Pau. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Pau via San Sebastián-Donostia, Bentak-Irun, Hendaye and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
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 35m and costs €18 - €30.
The bus from Pamplona to Pau takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Pamplona to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 35m and costs €18 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Pau, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Pamplona to Pau twice daily. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to Pau via San Sebastián-Donostia, Bentak-Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 6h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pamplona to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Pamplona to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pau 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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