There are 5 ways to get from Irun to Pau by train, bus, car, train (TGV), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hendaye to PauIntercités / ...
1h 47m€11–26Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Hendaye to Pau139.4 km
1h 59m€9Bus
- Take the bus from Hendaye to PauFlixBus 768 / ...
2h 25m€13–19Drive 141.8 km
- Drive from Irun to Pau141.8 km
1h 20m€23–33Train via Bayonne
- Take the train from Hendaye to BayonneTer / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to PauTer / ...
2h 49m€15–26
Irun to Pau by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irun to Pau is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Irun to Pau is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €22 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hendaye and arriving at Pau. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hendaye and arriving at Pau. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Irun and Pau is 141 km. The road distance is 141.8 km.
The best way to get from Irun to Pau without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €11 - €26.
The train from Hendaye to Pau takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Irun to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hendaye station.
Irun to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hendaye station.
The best way to get from Irun to Pau is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €11 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Pau, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Hendaye to Pau twice daily. Tickets cost €11–26 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hendaye to Pau 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hendaye to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–11
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Irun to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pau station.
Irun to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Pau is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Irun to Pau.
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Book your Irun to Pau bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Irun and Pau. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















