


The cheapest and fastest busesfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to PauShowing times and prices for Jul 11
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1h 10m
Average duration
1h 38m
Buses per day
3
Distance
130 km
Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau bus with FlixBus
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€14) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€31). The journey takes 2h 30m versus 1h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 2:05 AM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 9:35 AM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 0 transfersDirect | |
8694 | 6:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2h55 | 9:35 AM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 11:20 AM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 0 transfersDirect | |
95920 · 8768 | 9:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 1:05 PM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 2:00 PM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 5:55 PM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2h35 | 6:35 PM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 0 transfersDirect | |
8718 | 4:25 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2h55 | 7:20 PM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte or Alsa to find the best option for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa from Donostia-San Sebastian to PauYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa for as low as $14 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau
Most Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau buses use the Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses to Pau, Lycée St John Perse station pair, with some services arriving at Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc). Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Pau bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Donostia-San Sebastian station do buses to Pau leave from?
Getting to Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses from Donostia-San Sebastian city centre
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne from Donostia-San Sebastian city centre
Getting to Pau, Lycée St John Perse from Pau city centre
Getting to Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) from Pau city centre
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