There are 5 ways to get from Pau to Ponferrada by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus via Burgos
best- Take the bus from Pau to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus FlixBus N1155
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Ponferradabus ALSA - Bcn-Stg
10h 24m€59–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Leónbus
- Take the bus from Leon to Ponferradabus
10h 45m€47–79Train
- Take the train from Pau to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Re
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Ponferradatrain Alv
11h 33m€98–149Drive 646.1 km
- Drive from Pau to Ponferradacar 646.1 km
6h 14m€104–150Train 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 Ponferradatrain Alv
11h 50m€97–150
Pau to Ponferrada by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pau to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Ponferrada via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Ponferrada via Hendaia, Pasajes and Vitoria/Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Pau and Ponferrada is 701 km. The road distance is 646.1 km.
The best way to get from Pau to Ponferrada without a car is to bus via Burgos which takes 10h 24m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Pau to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Pau to Ponferrada bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.
Pau to Ponferrada train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
The best way to get from Pau to Ponferrada is to bus via Burgos which takes 10h 24m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a bus from Pau to Ponferrada via Estación de autobuses de Burgos in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Ponferrada via Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, and Vitoria/Gasteiz in around 11h 33m.
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
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pau to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Pau to Ponferrada bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Pau to Ponferrada train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Ponferrada is 646 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Pau to Ponferrada.
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