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Compare train and bus for Irun to Pau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irun to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Irun to Pau
Compare the available ways to get from Irun to Pau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Pau:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Pau costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Irun to Pau
How to get from Irun to Pau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irun to Pau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8544 · 85754:10 PM 2h21 Hendaye station 6:31 PM Pau station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 8544 · 8575
4:10 PM 2h21 Hendaye station 6:31 PM Pau station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- L51 (866416) · L53 (867024)
4:53 PM 1h53 Les Deux-Jumeaux 6:46 PM Pau station $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- F51 (866526) · L53 (867028)
5:56 PM 2h02 Les Deux-Jumeaux 7:58 PM Pau station $35 1 One-way 1 transfer - L51 (866416) · L53 (867024)
4:49 PM 1h57 Hendaye station 6:46 PM Pau station $36 1 One-way 1 transfer - F51 (866526) · L53 (867028)
5:52 PM 2h06 Hendaye station 7:58 PM Pau station $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Pau:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Pau costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irun and Pau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Pau station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne and arrive in Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Pau by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Pau by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités.
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