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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau:
A bus is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pau costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian 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 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Pau, Lycée St John Perse.
- Travel with SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, Euskotren to go to Pau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Pau by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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