There are 5 ways to get from Pamplona to Saintes by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)
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
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus
6h 44m€29–59Bus, train via Irun
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
7h 42m€69–125Drive 404.5 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Saintescar 404.5 km
4h 11m€66–96Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Bordeauxbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
7h 45m€47–81Train
- Take the train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
9h 3m€81–139
Pamplona to Saintes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Saintes is to bus which costs €29 - €60 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Saintes is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Saintes via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Saintes via San Sebastián-Donostia, Pasaia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Pamplona and Saintes is 432 km. The road distance is 404.5 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Saintes without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs €29 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Pamplona to Saintes, including transfers.
Pamplona to Saintes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Pamplona station.
Pamplona to Saintes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Saintes is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a bus from Pamplona to Saintes via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to Saintes via San Sebastián-Donostia, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 3m.
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 Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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
- €17–25
- 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 San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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 Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Pamplona to Saintes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Pamplona to Saintes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to Saintes is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Pamplona to Saintes.
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