There are 5 ways to get from Ponferrada to Pau by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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 Burgos
best- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - Stg-Bcn
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Paubus FlixBus N1155
10h 5m€59–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Leonbus
- Take the bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Paubus
11h 34m€54–90Train
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Iruntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain Ter
11h 4m€100–156Drive 646.2 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Paucar 646.2 km
6h 15m€123–177Train via Burgos
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajestrain
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain Ter
11h 15m€99–153
Ponferrada to Pau by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Pau is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Pau is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs €120 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Pau. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Pau via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Pau. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Pau via Vitoria/Gasteiz, Irun, Hendaye and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Pau is 702 km. The road distance is 646.2 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Pau without a car is to bus via Burgos which takes 10h 5m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Ponferrada to Pau, including transfers.
Ponferrada to Pau bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Pau is to bus via Burgos which takes 10h 5m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Pau, France?
You can take a bus from Ponferrada to Pau via Estación de autobuses de Burgos in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponferrada to Pau via Vitoria/Gasteiz, Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 11h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- ALSA
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Ponferrada to Pau bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Ponferrada to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Vitoria/Gasteiz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Pau is 646 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Ponferrada to Pau.
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