
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£55
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£61
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
14 h
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
17 h 28 m
Buses on 05 Sept
3
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Pau to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pau to Madrid will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.
To travel from Pau to Madrid you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus
8718 · 3186
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
8718 · 3186
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Pau to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 10h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £277.
Distance: 423 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price Cheapest | £277 Average Price | £86 Average Price | £113 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 24m Average total duration Fastest 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 3m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Madrid:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Madrid costing on average £86.
A coach is £227 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Madrid costing on average £277.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 3m.
Train takes on average 12h 22m.
Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £64. The journey takes 9h 54m versus 6h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Pau to Madrid coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:50 Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 23h55 | 19:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Pau to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 423 km distance in 9h 35m.
Distance 423 km |
Average bus duration 9h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 35m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is enough.
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Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pau to Madrid by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Pau to Madrid buses use the Pau, Lycée St John Perse to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Pau and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pau, Lycée St John Perse is 2 km from Pau city centre. Public transport options include:
Pau, Lycée St John Perse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Pau, Lycée St John Perse. ATMs are available at Pau, Lycée St John Perse.
Ticket office support is available at Pau, Lycée St John Perse.
Available at Pau, Lycée St John Perse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pau, Lycée St John Perse: Station is accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) is 2 km from Pau city centre. Public transport options include:
Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc). ATMs are available at Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc).
Ticket office support is available at Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc).
Available at Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc): Accessible by ramps for low-floor buses.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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