There are 6 ways to get from Pau to León by bus, train (Renfe), car, train, or plane
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 - Technopôle Héliparc to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Leónbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 35m€38–64Train
- Take the train from Pau to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Re
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Leontrain Alv
9h 49m€83–129Drive 541 km
- Drive from Pau to Leóncar 541 km
5h 14m€88–126Train, fly
- Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to León Airport (LEN)plane EAS - LEN
14h 28m€247–1,247Bus via Burgos
- Take the bus from Pau to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus FlixBus N1155
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Leonbus ALSA - Bur-Gij / ...
7h 49m€48–74Train via Burgos
- 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
10h 6m€83–130
Pau to León by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pau to León is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to León is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to León. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at León via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to León. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Leon via Hendaia, Pasajes and Vitoria/Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Pau and León is 548 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 35m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Pau to León, including transfers.
Pau to León bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc 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 35m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and León, Spain?
You can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to León via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Leon via Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, and Vitoria/Gasteiz in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to León Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €220–1,200
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to León Airport via Madrid, Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €220–1,200
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to León Airport via Madrid, Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €260–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pau to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to León
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Pau to León bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.
Pau to León train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pau to León is 541 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Pau to León.
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