There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Pau by bus, train (Renfe), car, plane, or train
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- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paubus
6h 30m€10–32Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain Ter
9h 54m€28–44Drive 355.1 km
- Drive from Santander to Paucar 355.1 km
3h 32m€55–79Fly, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane SDR - EAS
- Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain
6h 44m€72–351Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa
- Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain Intercités / ...
6h 34m€30–59Bus via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 50m€22–50
Santander to Pau by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Pau is to bus which costs €10 - €35 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Pau is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Pau. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Pau via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Pau. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Pau via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Santander and Pau is 365 km. The road distance is 355.1 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Pau without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €10 - €35.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Santander to Pau, including transfers.
Santander to Pau bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Santander to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Pau is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €10 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Pau, France?
You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Pau via Bilbao Intermodal in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Pau via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 9h 54m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–360
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–330
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–360
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2–17
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Online ticket
- €2–17
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Pau bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Santander to Pau train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Pau is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Santander to Pau.
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