There are 5 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, train
best- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain Intercités / ...
5h 11m€34–60Bus via Bayonne
cheapest- Take the bus from Pamplona to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Paubus FlixBus S786 / ...
5h 31m€19–32Bus
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 20m€20–33Drive 169 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Paucar 169 km
2h 54m€33–47Train
- Take the train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
- Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain Intercités / ...
6h 13m€45–75
Pamplona to Pau by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Pau is to bus via Bayonne which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Pau is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Pau. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via San Sebastián - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Pau. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Pau via Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Pamplona and Pau is 246 km. The road distance is 169 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Pau without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 11m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 5h 20m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Pau, France?
You can take a bus from Pamplona to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via San Sebastián - Bus Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to Pau via San Sebastian/Donostia, Estaciones- Renfe- Bus- Geltokiak, Ehunurteurrena / Centenario, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 6h 13m.
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 Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pamplona to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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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