
1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Luggage
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 47 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 59 m
Trains on 15 Sept
15
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hendaye station to Pau station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hendaye station to Pau station will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 15 trains from Hendaye station to Pau station, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
14142
14150+
F51 (866520)
14148+
F51 (866516)
L53 (867012)
F51 (866526) · L53 (867028)
14142
L51 (866416) · L53 (867024)
L53 (867012)
L51 (866462) · L53 (867002)
F51 (866526) · L53 (867028)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hendaye station to Pau station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 114 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hendaye station to Pau station:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hendaye station to Pau station costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Pau station take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £9. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Hendaye station to Pau station trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L51 (866462) · L53 (867002) | 5:44 Hendaye station | 2h05 | 7:49 Pau station | 1 change | |
8530+ L53 (867006) | 7:02 Hendaye station | 2h07 | 9:09 Pau station | 1 change | |
D51 (866464) · L52 (867212) | 8:07 Hendaye station | 2h40 | 10:47 Pau station | 1 change | |
14142 | 10:21 Hendaye station | 1h47 | 12:08 Pau station | 0 changesdirect | |
L53 (867012) | 12:48 Hendaye station | 2h02 | 14:50 Pau station | 0 changesdirect | |
F51 (866516)+ 14148 | 13:49 Hendaye station | 2h19 | 16:08 Pau station | 1 change | |
14150+ F51 (866520) | 15:50 Hendaye station | 2h18 | 18:08 Pau station | 1 change | |
8544 · 8575 | 16:08 Hendaye station | 2h23 | 18:31 Pau station | 1 change | |
L51 (866416) · L53 (867024) | 16:49 Hendaye station | 1h57 | 18:46 Pau station | 1 change | |
F51 (866526) · L53 (867028) | 17:52 Hendaye station | 2h06 | 19:58 Pau station | 1 change | |
L51 (866484) · L52 (867256) | 18:50 Hendaye station | 2h24 | 21:14 Pau station | 1 change | |
F51 (866534)+ 8593 | 20:05 Hendaye station | 2h24 | 22:29 Pau station | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Hendaye station to Pau station run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:21, the last at 18:05. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 8:21 |
Last train 18:05 |
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Compare SNCF | Intercités classes and the amenities included in each one.


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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hendaye station to Pau station by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pau station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hendaye station to Pau station trains use the Hendaye to Pau station pair. Use this guide to compare Hendaye station and Pau station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hendaye is 2 km from Hendaye city centre. Public transport options include:
Hendaye has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hendaye.
Pau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Berry, Les Papilles Insolites
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pau. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pau: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Parc Beaumont, Quality Hotel Pau Centre Bosquet, Hotel Le Bourbon.
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