There are 6 ways to get from Pau to Pamplona 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 via Donostia / San Sebastián
best- Take the bus from Pau to Bayonnebus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplonabus
4h 55m€19–40Train, bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
- Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplonabus ALSA - S.Seb-Pam / ...
5h 24m€32–65Drive 168.1 km
- Drive from Pau to Pamplonacar 168.1 km
2h 55m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Pau to Bayonnebus FlixBus N716 / ...
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Pamplonabus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 34m€21–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Pamplonabus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 37m€30–56Train
- Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Pamplonatrain Alv
6h 14m€43–78
Pau to Pamplona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pau to Pamplona is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to Pamplona is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Pamplona. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Pamplona via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to Pamplona. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Pamplona via Bayonne, Hendaia and San Sebastian/Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Pau and Pamplona is 245 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.
The best way to get from Pau to Pamplona without a car is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 4h 55m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Pau to Pamplona, including transfers.
Pau to Pamplona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.
Pau to Pamplona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
The best way to get from Pau to Pamplona is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 4h 55m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and Pamplona, Spain?
You can take a bus from Pau to Pamplona via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Pamplona via Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, and San Sebastian/Donostia in around 6h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- [email protected]
- Website
- laburundesa.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://laburundesa.com/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://laburundesa.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Pau to Pamplona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.
Pau to Pamplona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bayonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Pamplona is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Pau to Pamplona.
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