There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Pau 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- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Paubus FlixBus N716 / ...
6h 25m€27–59Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain Ter
10h 35m€38–84Drive 355.1 km
- Drive from Santander to Paucar 355.1 km
3h 32m€55–80Bus via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Paubus
6h 51m€31–60
Santander to Pau by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Pau is to bus which costs €26 - €60 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Pau is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €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 San Sebastian / Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
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, Hendaye and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
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 25m and costs €26 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 25m 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 25m and costs €26 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Pau, France?
You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Pau via San Sebastian / Donostia in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Pau via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 10h 35m.
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
- €8–22
- 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 Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- 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
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Pau bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián 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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