There are 5 ways to get from Pau to León by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)
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 Pau to Bayonnebus FlixBus S786 / ...
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Leónbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 40m€44–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Leontrain Alv
9h 30m€68–105Drive 541 km
- Drive from Pau to Leóncar 541 km
5h 12m€102–147Train
- Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Leontrain Alv
9h 54m€83–130Bus, train via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Pau to Hendayebus
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1 / ...
- Take the train from Bilbao la Concordia to La Asunción Universidadtrain C4
15h 28m€45–84
Pau to León by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pau to León is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to León is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to León. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at León via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to León. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Leon via Bayonne, Hendaia, Pasajes and Burgos Rosa De Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Pau and León is 549 km. The road distance is 541 km.
The best way to get from Pau to León without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Pau to León, including transfers.
Pau to León bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.
Pau to León train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
The best way to get from Pau to León is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and León, Spain?
You can take a bus from Pau to León via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Leon via Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, and Burgos Rosa De Lima in around 9h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pasajes to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Bilbao la Concordia to La Asunción Universidad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pau to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to León
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Pau to León bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.
Pau to León train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bayonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pau to León is 541 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Pau to León.
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