Cities Near Pau
Cities near Pau, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tarbes, Irun, Pamplona. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Pau, France is Tarbes, about 23 mi (37 km) away — roughly 44 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarbes | 23 mi / 37 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Irun | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pamplona | 73 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Huesca | 81 mi / 131 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Donostia / San Sebastián | 81 mi / 131 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Toulouse | 92 mi / 149 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Montauban | 99 mi / 159 km | 2 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pessac | 104 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Zaragoza | 117 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Logroño | 121 mi / 195 km | 2 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Pau
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tarbes, Irun, Pamplona, Huesca, Donostia / San Sebastián. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Pau
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Pessac, Zaragoza, Logroño. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Pau include Tarbes, Irun, Pamplona, Huesca, Donostia / San Sebastián. The closest is Tarbes, about 23 miles (37 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.