What is the travel distance from San Sebastian to Pau?

The distance separating San Sebastian and Pau is 81 miles (131 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Sebastian to Pau?

The majority of buses traveling from San Sebastian to Pau start their journey at Donostia and wind up at Arrêt d'autobus Pau. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Pau?

Once in Pau, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Musée Bernadotte, Musée des Beaux Arts, Casino de Pau Groupe Tranchant, Skiing in the Pyrenees and Funiculaire de Pau.

Bus San Sebastian to Pau from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Sebastian to Pau on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Donostia	2h 55m	9:35am	Technopôle Héliparc	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Donostia	2h 35m	7:45pm	Pau	Fastest
Bus	9:20am	Donostia	3h 45m	1:05pm	Technopôle Héliparc	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Donostia	3h 10m	9:35am	Pau	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Donostia	2h 45m	7:20pm	Technopôle Héliparc	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Sebastian to Pau

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Pau. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

81 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $84	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $28	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Sebastian and Pau?

Stops in San Sebastian

A
Donostia
Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 2, 20014 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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B
Pío XII
Pio XII.aren Plaza, 3, 20010 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
C
Universidad
Tolosa Hiribidea, 71, 20018 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Stops in Pau

A
Arrêt d'autobus Pau
1 Avenue de l'Université, 64000 Pau, France
B
Gare de Pau
20 Avenue Jean Biray, 64000 Pau, France
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C
Pau - Avenue de l'Université
4 Avenue de l'Université, 64000 Pau, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,408 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,815 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Sebastian to Pau by bus

What is the travel distance from San Sebastian to Pau?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Sebastian to Pau?
What are the best sights and things to do in Pau?

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The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Pau was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Sebastian to Pau, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $26 for a bus ticket from San Sebastian to Pau based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-28.