There are 5 ways to get from Pau to Zarautz by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pau to Hendayetrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostiatrain E2
3h 33m€29–49Bus via Bayonne
cheapest- 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 San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 35m€13–26Drive 178.3 km
- Drive from Pau to Zarautzcar 178.3 km
1h 41m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 50m€13–24Train via Bayonne
- Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bayonne to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostiatrain E2
4h€28–50
Pau to Zarautz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pau to Zarautz is to bus via Bayonne which costs €12 - €26 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to Zarautz is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Zarautz - Zubiaurrezahar Kalea 1 - Bus Geltokia via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Zarautz via Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Pau and Zarautz is 185 km. The road distance is 178.3 km.
The best way to get from Pau to Zarautz without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €28 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Pau to Zarautz, including transfers.
Pau to Zarautz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc station.
Pau to Zarautz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
The best way to get from Pau to Zarautz is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €28 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Bayonne, which costs €12 - €26 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and Zarautz, Spain?
You can take a train from Pau to Zarautz via Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Zarautz - Zubiaurrezahar Kalea 1 - Bus Geltokia via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop, San Sebastián - Bus Station, and Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia in around 3h 35m.
- 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 Bayonne to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- 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 San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Pau to Zarautz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.
Pau to Zarautz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Zarautz is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Pau to Zarautz.
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