There are 6 ways to get from Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona by plane, bus, train, night bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly • 3h 56m
49€ - 164€
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 44m
39€ - 120€
4 alternative options
Bus, train • 10h 7m
47€ - 135€
Bus, train via Zaragoza • 12h 22m
67€ - 145€
Bus, night bus • 13h 13m
Drive • 5h 11m
45€ - 75€
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International entry into Spain from France
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Barcelona is 112.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona is to drive which costs 45€ - 75€ and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona is to fly. Taking this option will cost 45€ - 170€ and takes 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from UZEIN Aéroport and arriving at Barcelona, Barcelona via Pau and San Sebastián, San Sebastian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Pau Airport (PUF) and Barcelona is 307 km. The road distance is 444.4 km.
The best way to get from Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 7m and costs 45€ - 140€.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona, including transfers.
Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.
The best way to get from Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs 45€ - 170€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 35€ - 120€ and takes 11h 44m.
There is no direct flight from Pau Airport to Barcelona Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 25m and has one stopover.
Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona, Barcelona station.
- Distance: 307.3 km
- Duration: 3h 56m
What companies run services between Pau Airport (PUF), France and Barcelona, Spain?
Air France, Twin Jet and Vueling Airlines fly from Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona via Tourasse - Cité Administrative Quai D, Pau, San Sebastian, and San Sebastián, San Sebastian in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Pau to Barcelona via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 240€
Flights from Pau to Barcelona via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 200€
Flights from Pau to Barcelona via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 160€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Pau to Barcelona via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 260€
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 27€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 70€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 30€ - 45€
- Promo+
- 37€ - 41€
- Flexible
- 50€ - 70€
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Pau to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 14€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián, San Sebastian to Barcelona, Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Pau to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 12€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- (+351) 253 267 730
- Website
- iberocoach.com
Bus from Pau to San sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 75€
- Website
- iberocoach.com
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Pau to Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 93 265 61 32
- Website
- barcelonanord.cat
Night bus from Irun to Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vigo Barcelona, S.A.
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Yes, the driving distance between Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona is 444 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Pau Airport (PUF) to Barcelona.
Twin Jet, Vueling Airlines and Air France offer flights from Pau Airport to Barcelona Airport.
There are 11304+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at 75€ per night.