What is the cheapest way to get from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The cheapest way to get from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus which costs €13 - €26 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The fastest way to get from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Pau (Station) and Donostia / San Sebastián?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from PAU Gare de Pau Quai A and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia via Ronsard and Pau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Pau (Station) and Donostia / San Sebastián?

No, there is no direct train from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Bayonne and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The distance between Pau (Station) and Donostia / San Sebastián is 164 km. The road distance is 161.1 km.

How do I travel from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car?

The best way to get from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €24 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián bus from?

Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián train from?

Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The best way to get from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €24 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €26 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián bus arrive?

Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.

Where does the Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián train arrive?

Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bayonne station.

Can I drive from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián.

Where can I stay near Donostia / San Sebastián?

There are 1805+ hotels available in Donostia / San Sebastián.

Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Hendayetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostiatrain E2
2h 59m
€25–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N716 / ...
4h 27m
€13–26
Drive 161.1 km
1. Drive from Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 161.1 km
1h 39m
€26–37

Pau (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián by train

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Distance: 164.3 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Pau (Station), France and Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain?

You can take a train from Pau to Amara-Donostia via Bayonne, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Pau to San Sebastian / Donostia 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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