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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Santander is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Santander is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Santander. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Santander. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Santander via Bayonne, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Pau to Santander?

The distance between Pau and Santander is 363 km. The road distance is 354.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs €25 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Pau to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Santander bus from?

Pau to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Santander train from?

Pau to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Santander?

The best way to get from Pau to Santander is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Pau to Santander bus arrive?

Pau to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Where does the Pau to Santander train arrive?

Pau to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bayonne station.

Can I drive from Pau to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Santander is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Pau to Santander.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2275+ hotels available in Santander.

Pau to Santander - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Pau to Santander by bus, train (Renfe), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bilbaobus FlixBus N716 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus ALSA - Bilb-Stder / ...
5h 52m
€25–46
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
3. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
10h 52m
€37–82
Drive 354.7 km
1. Drive from Pau to Santandercar 354.7 km
3h 33m
€56–81
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Pau to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
6h 14m
€29–59
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus ALSA - Bilb-Stder / ...
6h 27m
€26–59

Pau to Santander by bus

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 362.8 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Pau to Santander E.A. via Bilbao and Bilbao Intermodal in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Santander via Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 10h 52m.

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