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 59m€34–69Bus, 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 23m€69–134Drive 404.5 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Saintescar 404.5 km
4h 11m€64–93Bus, 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€47–85Train
- 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
8h 24m€79–150
Pamplona to Saintes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Saintes is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Saintes is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €95.
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 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Saintes via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
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 59m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 59m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 8h 24m.
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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to Saintes via San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 24m.
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 Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- 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
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/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 Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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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