How to travel from Bilbao to Pau

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Pau

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $860.

Distance: 128 miles (207 km)

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$35

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Cheapest

$860

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$51

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4h 38m

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4h 8m

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30m

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6h 21m

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4h 21m

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2h 50m

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KLM

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The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Pau is a bus with an average price of $35.

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Pau:

A bus is $825 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Pau costing on average $860.

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Pau is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Pau take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bilbao and Pau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bilbao to Pau among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 4h 8m versus 2h 50m 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.

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.

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from Bilbao to Pau

How to get from Bilbao to Pau by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bilbao to Pau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus8718
    3:00 PM4h20
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    7:20 PMPau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus8718
    3:00 PM4h20
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    7:20 PMPau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:25 PM3h40
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    2:05 AMPau, Lycée St John Perse
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:40 PM3h55
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    6:35 PMPau, Lycée St John Perse
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 AM4h30
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    11:20 AMPau, Lycée St John Perse
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus95920 · 8768
    8:00 AM5h05
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    1:05 PMPau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1477 · AF7496
    10:30 AM11h40
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PMPau Pyrenees Airport
    $6021One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1377 · AF7496
    7:10 AM15h00
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PMPau Pyrenees Airport
    $6021One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1522 · KL1409+Air FranceKL2346
    6:45 AM15h25
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PMPau Pyrenees Airport
    $7771One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Pau

Travel to Pau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Pau.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bilbao and Pau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Pau is a bus with an average price of $35.

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Pau:

A bus is $825 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Pau costing on average $860.

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Pau is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Pau take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 21m.

The distance from Bilbao to Pau is approximately 128 miles (207 km).
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Pau is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Pau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Pau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Pau Pyrenees Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea and arrive in Pau, Lycée St John Perse.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bilbao to Pau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Pau by bus.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Air France, KLM to go to Pau by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bilbao to Pau:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Pau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lyon, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Pau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Pau, France, and its main attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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