The average train between Santander and Pau takes 17h 33m and the fastest train takes 10h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander 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 twice daily between Santander and Pau. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Pau at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 17h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Pau. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Pau station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.
Santander to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Pau station.
The distance between Santander and Pau is 279.2 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Pau via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 10h 38m.