There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Pau by bus, train, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa
- Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain Intercités / ...
6h 35m€39–90Bus via Bayonne
cheapest- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Paubus
7h 38m€25–60Train
- 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 57m€37–87Drive 355.1 km
- Drive from Santander to Paucar 355.1 km
3h 32m€55–80Bus
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 50m€26–61Bus via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Paubus FlixBus N1137 / ...
7h€26–51
Santander to Pau by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Pau is to bus via Bilbao which costs €26 - €55 and takes 7h.
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 - Technopôle Héliparc via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
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 57m.
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 which takes 6h 35m and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 57m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €65 and takes 6h 50m.
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, and Hendaye in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Bilbao Intermodal in around 6h 50m.
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 Hendaye to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- 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
- €5–7
- 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
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- 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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