There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Pau (Station) by bus, train, train (Renfe), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Bayonne to Pautrain Ter / ...
6h 40m€43–75Bus
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 34m€32–52Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain Ter
9h 59m€40–83Drive 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 Bayonne to Pautrain
6h 45m€107–419Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain Ter / ...
6h 51m€41–74
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 €30 - €55 and takes 7h 34m.
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 34m.
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, Hendaye and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
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 40m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 59m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 34m.
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, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 9h 59m. 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 34m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–550
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–370
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–550
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–370
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €120–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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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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