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
best- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplonabus ALSA - S.Seb-Pam / ...
5h 10m€19–39Train, 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 46m€31–65Drive 168.1 km
- Drive from Pau to Pamplonacar 168.1 km
2h 55m€27–39Bus via Bayonne
- 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 Pamplonabus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 34m€19–36Train, 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€28–54Train
- Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Pamplonatrain Alv
6h 31m€42–78
Pau to Pamplona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pau to Pamplona is to bus via Bayonne which costs €19 - €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 - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Pamplona via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
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 31m.
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 which takes 5h 10m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Pau to Pamplona, including transfers.
Pau to Pamplona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc 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 which takes 5h 10m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and Pamplona, Spain?
You can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Pamplona via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Pamplona via Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Gernikako Arbola, Puente Maria Kristina zubia, and San Sebastian/Donostia in around 6h 31m.
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 Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pau to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- 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
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Pau to Pamplona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus 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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