There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Pau (Station) by bus, train, train (Renfe), car, or plane
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Bus, train via Donostia / San Sebastián
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain Intercités / ...
6h 36m€41–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Paubus FlixBus N716 / ...
7h 38m€30–48Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain Ter
9h 55m€38–81Drive 356.1 km
- Drive from Santander to Pau (Station)car 356.1 km
3h 38m€57–82Fly, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane SDR - EAS
- Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain
6h 49m€115–595Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain Ter / ...
7h 7m€37–71
Santander to Pau (Station) by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Pau (Station) is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Pau (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Pau (Station). However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at PAU Gare de Pau Quai B via Bilbao, Lycée St John Perse and LP H. Baradat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Pau (Station). However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Pau via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Santander and Pau (Station) is 365 km. The road distance is 356.1 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Pau (Station) without a car is to bus and train via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 6h 36m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Santander to Pau (Station), including transfers.
Santander to Pau (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Pau (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Pau (Station) is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Pau (Station), 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 Gare de Pau Quai B via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Pau, Lycée St John Perse, Ronsard, and LP H. Baradat in around 7h 38m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–550
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 Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Pau (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Santander to Pau (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Pau (Station) is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Santander to Pau (Station).
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