The average train between Madrid and Pau takes 16h 46m and the fastest train takes 13h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Pau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Madrid and Pau. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Pau at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer at San Sebastian/Donostia and take an average of 16h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Pau. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Pau station via San Sebastian/Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
Madrid to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Pau station.
Book your Madrid to Pau train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Euskotren and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Madrid and Pau is 424.7 km. The road distance is 711 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Pau via San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 9h.
