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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Pau to Madrid

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast coaches

To travel from Pau to Madrid you need to make at least one change.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    18:4014h00
    Pau, Lycée St John Perse
    8:40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus8718 · 3186
    19:2514h30
    Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    9:55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    £621One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    19:5023h55
    Pau, Lycée St John Perse
    19:45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    £651One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Pau to Madrid

Omio 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

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Driving

£49

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Cheapest

£277

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£86

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£113

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

9h 54m

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30m

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13h 3m

Average total duration

11h 3m

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2h 0m

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12h 52m

Average total duration

12h 22m

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6h 42m

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Pau to Madrid is a coach with an average price of £49.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Pau to Madrid is by coach with an average journey time of 9h 54m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Flight takes on average 11h 3m.

Train takes on average 12h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Pau and Madrid including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

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.

Live departures

Pau to Madrid bus times

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.

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus19:50 Pau, Lycée St John Perse
23h55
19:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1 change

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Pau to Madrid coaches with Omio?

FlixBus as well as Alsa or BlaBlaCar Bus offer coaches services from Pau to Madrid.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Pau to Madrid.

Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa or BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Pau to Madrid.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Pau to Madrid.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa or BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Pau to Madrid.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Pau to Madrid.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Pau to Madrid

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Pau to MadridYou can travel by bus between Pau to Madrid with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
9h 35m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£32
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Alsa Duration
11h 45m
Cheapest Alsa Price
£48
Alsa frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

What's included in each class

Compare Alsa classes and the amenities included in each one.

Standard
  • Free Wi-Fi

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
14h 0m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
£33
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

What's included in each class

Compare BlaBlaCar Bus classes and the amenities included in each one.

Standard
  • Power plugs
Standard
  • Power plugs

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
1 a day

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Things to do in Madrid

Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.

  • Must visit

Museo Nacional del Prado

Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.

  • Must visit

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

Madrid’s leading modern art museum is famed for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections of Dalí, Miró and 20th-century works.

  • Must visit

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

This refined museum features major works by Titian, Rubens and Caravaggio in a manageable collection inside a grand palace.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Western Europe. Rooms, meals and Metro fares are usually cheaper than Paris or London, but central hotels and popular dining areas raise costs.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or menú del día.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€1.80-3.50 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

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.

FAQs: Pau to Madrid coach

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Pau to Madrid can start from as little as £32 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Pau to Madrid is £49; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Pau to Madrid is 9h 35m to travel the 423 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Pau to Madrid leaves at 0:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Pau to Madrid leaves at 23:50.
There are 4 coaches a day from Pau to Madrid which require at least one change with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Pau to Madrid, you can count on FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Madrid. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Pau and Madrid and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Pau , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Pau, Lycée St John Perse, Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) . When arriving in Madrid , you can end your route in coach stations like Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Pau, Lycée St John Perse, which is located around 2 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3 away from the city centre.
A trip to Madrid from Pau is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 9h 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Pau to Madrid is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Pau and Madrid including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Pau to Madrid:
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating options.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Pau to Madrid for coach company FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Pau to Madrid depends on the coach companies:
  • Alsa
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Pau to Madrid.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Pau to Madrid:
  • Alsa
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Pau to Madrid:
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Pau to Madrid. The following conditions apply:
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Pau to Madrid with the following coach company: FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Pau to Madrid with the following coach company: FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Pau to Madrid with the following coach company: FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Pau and Madrid

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.

Departure bus stations in Pau
Arrival bus stations in Madrid

Which Pau station do buses to Madrid leave from?

Buses from Pau to Madrid leave from Pau, Lycée St John Perse. The station is 2 km from Pau city centre at Lycée St John Perse, 64000 Pau, France.
Pau, Lycée St John PerseLycée St John Perse, 64000 Pau, FranceWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Pau, Lycée St John Perse from Pau city centre

Pau, Lycée St John Perse is 2 km from Pau city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus13 · 8m · every ~4 min

Pau, Lycée St John Perse bus station facilities and services

Pau, Lycée St John Perse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Pau, Lycée St John Perse. ATMs are available at Pau, Lycée St John Perse.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Pau, Lycée St John Perse.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Pau, Lycée St John Perse: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Pau, Lycée St John Perse: Station is accessible for persons with reduced mobility.

Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)2 Av. du Président Pierre Angot, 64000 Pau, FranceWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) from Pau city centre

Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) is 2 km from Pau city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus13 · 11m · every ~4 min

Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) bus station facilities and services

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 and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc). ATMs are available at Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc).

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc): Accessible by ramps for low-floor buses.

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