What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pau?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pau is to bus via Burgos which costs €20 - €65 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Pau?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Pau is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs €50 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Pau. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Pau via Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Pau. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Pau via Irun and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Madrid to Pau?

The distance between Madrid and Pau is 708 km. The road distance is 538.5 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Pau without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Pau without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €35 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Pau?

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Madrid to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Pau bus from?

Madrid to Pau bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Pau train from?

Madrid to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Pau?

The best way to get from Madrid to Pau is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgos, which costs €20 - €65 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Madrid to Pau bus arrive?

Madrid to Pau bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Burgos station.

Where does the Madrid to Pau train arrive?

Madrid to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Irun station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Pau is 538 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Madrid to Pau.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Pau?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Pau?

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Where can I stay near Pau?

There are 250+ hotels available in Pau.

Madrid to Pau - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Pau by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain Intercités / ...
8h 52m
€39–97
Bus via Burgos
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Burgosbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Burgos to Paubus
9h 30m
€21–63
Drive 538.5 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Paucar 538.5 km
6h 16m
€83–120
Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain
6h
€51–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Biarritzbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 47m
€34–80
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain
8h 2m
€58–179
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MAD - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
7h 38m
€60–231
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAD - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
7h 44m
€66–240
Fly to Pamplona Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Pamplona Airport (PNA)plane MAD - PNA
2. Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain
8h 51m
€63–374

Madrid to Pau by train and foot

14Weekly Services

8h 52mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.4 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Pau, France?

You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Pau via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Pau via Burgos in around 9h 30m.

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