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Prison des Évêques Interpretation Site
Interpretation site in a former bishop’s prison presenting local history and the pilgrimage heritage of the town.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
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Average ticket price on Sep 18
CHF-0.01
Fastest journey on Sep 18
9 h
Average journey duration on Sep 18
9 h
Buses on Sep 18
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pau to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Pau to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port without transferring at least 2 times.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pau to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF32, while a train costs an average of CHF32.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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CHF32 Average price Cheapest | CHF21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price CHF0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Pau to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:05 AM Pau | 9h00 | 6:05 PM Gare Sncf | 2 transfers | |
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Take a bus from Pau to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and enjoy the approximately 44 miles (72 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 06:05, the last at 16:30.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
First bus 6:05 AM |
Last bus 4:30 PM |
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Interpretation site in a former bishop’s prison presenting local history and the pilgrimage heritage of the town.
Pilgrimage-focused exhibition space explaining the Camino stages, traditions, and practical context for walkers.
Tourist office exhibition area with rotating displays on heritage, Basque culture, and local history for visitors.
The town’s famous sloping main street, lined with pink sandstone houses, shops, and many Camino landmarks.
Viewpoint around the citadel offering broad panoramas of red-roofed streets, green hills, and the pilgrim route onward.
Historic upper-town quarter enclosed by ramparts, best explored on foot for its gates, stone houses, and pilgrim atmosphere.
Basque cured ham, often IGP Kintoa or Bayonne style, prized for mountain pig farming and long air-drying in the western Pyrenees.
A rich Basque chicken stew with peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and Espelette pepper. A classic home-style dish across the French Basque Country.
Slow-cooked veal or beef stew with sweet peppers and tomatoes, linked to the nearby town of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry and inland Basque cooking.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving Basque regional cuisine in a historic setting near the old town. Good choice for hearty local specialties.
Established casual address popular with pilgrims and visitors for Basque dishes, set menus, and a relaxed atmosphere in the center.
Friendly traditional spot known for local plates, grilled meats, and Basque flavors. A reliable informal option in the historic town.
Moderate for rural France. Pilgrim demand can raise lodging prices in peak season, but casual meals and local transport stay reasonable versus bigger tourist cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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