The average train between Pau and Basque Country takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau to Basque Country. 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 every 4 hours between Pau and Basque Country. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Basque Country at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Bayonne and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pau to Basque Country? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Basque Country station via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Pau to Basque Country train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
Pau to Basque Country train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
The distance between Pau and Basque Country is 181.9 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Amara-Donostia via Bayonne, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 3h 5m.