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 Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain Ter
- Take the train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
7h 38m€101–185Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pau to Barcelone425.1 km
6h 5m€28Bus
- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 17m€46–81Train, bus
- Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 27m€72–119Bus via Toulouse
- Take the bus from Pau to Toulousebus FlixBus S786 / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1705 / ...
8h 45m€53–81Drive 420.8 km
- Drive from Pau to Barcelonacar 420.8 km
5h 35m€79–115
Pau to Spain by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 35m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Spain station. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
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 38m.
The distance between Pau and Spain is 615 km. The road distance is 420.8 km.
The best way to get from Pau to Spain without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Pau to Spain, including transfers.
Pau to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc 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 38m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 17m.
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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Barcelona - North Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 8h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pau to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Pau to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Pau to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus 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 421 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Pau to Spain.
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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.