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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus which costs €13 - €26 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €25 - €40.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pau and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Pau 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 58m.

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

The distance between Pau and Donostia / San Sebastián is 163 km. The road distance is 160.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €13 - €26.

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

The bus from Pau to San Sebastian / Donostia takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

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

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

Pau 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 to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The best way to get from Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €13 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 2h 58m.

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

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

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

Pau 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 to Donostia / San Sebastián?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián.

How do I get a bus ticket from Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián?

Book your Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Donostia / San Sebastián?

There are 1814+ hotels available in Donostia / San Sebastián.

Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Pau to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N716 / ...
2h 25m
€13–26
Train
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 58m
€25–51
Drive 160.1 km
1. Drive from Pau to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 160.1 km
1h 34m
€25–37

Pau to Donostia / San Sebastián by bus

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Distance: 163.5 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Pau to San Sebastian / Donostia 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 2h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Amara-Donostia via Bayonne, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 2h 58m.

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