There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Pau by bus, train, train (Renfe), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Donostia / San Sebastián
best- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain Ter / ...
6h 17m€39–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Paubus FlixBus N716 / ...
6h 20m€27–51Train
- 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
9h 39m€38–84Drive 355.1 km
- Drive from Santander to Paucar 355.1 km
3h 32m€57–82Fly, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane SDR - EAS
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain
6h 22m€104–413Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain Ter / ...
6h 36m€37–71Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
- 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 Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
7h 27m€32–57
Santander to Pau by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Pau is to bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Pau is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €85.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
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 9h 39m.
The distance between Santander and Pau is 364 km. The road distance is 355.1 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Pau without a car is to bus and train via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 6h 17m and costs €35 - €85.
It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 train which takes 9h 39m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Pau, France?
You can take a train from Santander to Pau via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Pau via Bilbao Intermodal and Bilbao in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–550
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–370
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–550
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–370
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €120–440
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 Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- 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
- €7–17
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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 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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