How to travel from Pau to Hendaye

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Compare bus and train for Pau to Hendaye

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pau to Hendaye among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 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 €16, while a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 70 miles (114 km)

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Driving

€30

Average price

€16

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Cheapest

€37

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 58m

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30m

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2h 57m

Average total duration

2h 27m

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1h 35m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Pau to Hendaye is a bus with an average price of €16.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Hendaye costing on average €30.

The fastest way to travel from Pau to Hendaye is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Pau and Hendaye including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Pau to Hendaye among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 35m 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.

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from Pau to Hendaye

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM2h35
    Pau, Lycée St John Perse
    1:40 PMHendaye, Avenida D'espagne
    91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM2h35
    Pau, Lycée St John Perse
    1:40 PMHendaye, Avenida D'espagne
    91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | Intercités14157
    8:28 PM1h43
    Pau station
    10:11 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités14143+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187F51 (866533)
    1:54 PM2h00
    Pau station
    3:54 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    211One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | Intercités14141+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187D51 (866419)
    11:54 AM1h52
    Pau station
    1:46 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    251One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L53 (867007)
    9:19 AM1h49
    Pau station
    11:08 AMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 PM2h50
    Pau, Lycée St John Perse
    11:40 PMHendaye, Avenida D'espagne
    91One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM2h05
    Pau, Lycée St John Perse
    9:55 PMHendaye, Avenida D'espagne
    91One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Pau to Hendaye

Travel to Hendaye 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 Pau to Hendaye.

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There are 2 options to travel between Pau and Hendaye including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Pau to Hendaye is a bus with an average price of €10.

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

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Hendaye costing on average €18.

The fastest way to travel from Pau to Hendaye is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 25m.

The distance from Pau to Hendaye is approximately 70 miles (114 km).
The average frequency per day from Pau to Hendaye is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pau to Hendaye:
  • Trains mostly depart from Pau station and arrive in Hendaye station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Pau, Lycée St John Perse and arrive in Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Pau to Hendaye, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Hendaye by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Hendaye by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Pau to Hendaye with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités.
Omio customers who travel from Pau to Hendaye often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lisbon, Bordeaux, Donostia-San Sebastian, Bilbao. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hendaye and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hendaye to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Hendaye, including its beautiful beaches, Basque architecture, and nearby attractions like the Abbadia Castle, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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