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How to get fromSantander to Pauby bus, train, train (Renfe), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Pau by bus, train, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain train Intercités / ...
    6h 36m
    €43–75

  2. Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 45m
    €29–48

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain train
    2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain train Ter
    9h 55m
    €40–80

  4. Drive  355.1 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Paucar car 355.1 km
    3h 33m
    €59–84

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Paubus bus FlixBus N1137 / ...
    7h
    €32–48

  6. Bus via Bilbao

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus bus
    7h 12m
    €33–52

Santander to Pau by bus, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Pau, France?

You can take a train from Santander to Pau via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via San Sebastián - Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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