There are 6 ways to get from Pau to Spain by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Pau to Toulouse MatabiauTer
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to NarbonneTer
- Take the train from Narbonne to Barcelona-SantsTgv
7h 45m€58–204Bus via Toulouse
cheapest- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 45m€27–85Bus
- Take the bus from Pau to ToulouseFlixBus S786 / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse to BarcelonaFlixBus N1136 / ...
8h 40m€37–79Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Pau to Barcelone424.3 km
6h 5m€28Train, bus
- Take the train from Pau to Toulouse MatabiauTer / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 55m€38–96Drive 418.3 km
- Drive from Pau to Barcelona418.3 km
5h 24m€65–94
Pau to Spain by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pau to Spain is to rideshare which costs €28 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to Spain is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Spain. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Barcelona via Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to Spain. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Toulouse Matabiau, Narbonne and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Pau and Spain is 615 km. The road distance is 418.3 km.
The best way to get from Pau to Spain without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €55 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Pau to Spain, including transfers.
Pau to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.
Pau to Spain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
The best way to get from Pau to Spain is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and Spain?
You can take a train from Pau to Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Toulouse Matabiau, Narbonne, and Barcelona Sants in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Barcelona via Toulouse in around 8h 40m.
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 Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- 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 Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–28
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Pau to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Pau to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pau to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
Pau to Spain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Spain is 418 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Pau to Spain.
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Book your Pau to Spain bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pau and Spain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























