There are 4 ways to get from Ponferrada to Pau by train, bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
11h 15m€49–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Leonbus ALSA - Vill-Leon / ...
- Take the bus from León to Paubus
11h 45m€14–53Drive 646.2 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Paucar 646.2 km
6h 14m€101–146Train
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain Ter
11h 17m€73–122
Ponferrada to Pau by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Pau is to bus which costs €14 - €55 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Pau is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Pau. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Pau via León. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Pau. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Pau via Miranda De Ebro, Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Pau is 739 km. The road distance is 646.2 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Pau without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 15m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Ponferrada to Pau, including transfers.
Ponferrada to Pau bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Pau is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs €14 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Pau, France?
You can take a bus from Ponferrada to Pau via Leon and León in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponferrada to Pau via Miranda De Ebro, San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 11h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Ponferrada to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ponferrada to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Miranda De Ebro to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €23–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–13
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
- Online ticket
- €1–13
Bus from León to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–35
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
- Online ticket
- €5–35
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to Pau bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Ponferrada to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Pau is 646 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Ponferrada to Pau.
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