What is the cheapest way to get from Pau to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Bilbao is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pau to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Pau to Bilbao is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pau and arriving at Bilbao. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bayonne, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Pau to Bilbao?

The distance between Pau and Bilbao is 265 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.

How do I travel from Pau to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Pau to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €20 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Pau to Bilbao?

The bus from Pau to Bilbao takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Pau to Bilbao bus from?

Pau to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Bilbao train from?

Pau to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Pau to Bilbao is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Pau to Bilbao bus arrive?

Pau to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Where does the Pau to Bilbao train arrive?

Pau to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bayonne station.

Can I drive from Pau to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Bilbao is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Pau to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Pau to Bilbao?

Book your Pau to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1755+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Pau to Bilbao - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pau to Bilbao by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1137 / ...
4h 5m
€20–40
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
6h 44m
€29–60
Drive 256.1 km
1. Drive from Pau to Bilbaocar 256.1 km
2h 30m
€41–59
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
4h 50m
€23–41

Pau to Bilbao by bus

23Weekly Buses

4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.4 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Pau, France and Bilbao, Spain?

FlixBus operates a bus from Pau to Bilbao twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 6h 44m.

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