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Compare train and bus for Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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8717Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian
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This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pau and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pau station and arrive in Hendaye station.
- Buses mostly depart from Pau, Lycée St John Perse and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités.
- 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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