The cheapest and fastest trains from Pau to Lyon
Cheapest price
£118
Average price
£189
Fastest journey
7 h 38 m
Average duration
10 h 10 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pau to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pau to Lyon will cost around £189 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £118.
To travel from Pau to Lyon you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Pau to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Pau to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £138.
Distance: 495 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£111 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £170 Average Price |
8h 11m Average total duration Fastest 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Pau to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Pau to Lyon trains for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:09 Pau | 7h41 | 13:50 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:59 Pau | 8h21 | 16:20 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:36 Pau | 8h00 | 19:36 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:47 Pau | 15h09 | 08:56 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pau to Lyon
Trains from Pau to Lyon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 495 km distance in 6h 54m.
Distance 495 km |
Average train duration 7h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 54m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 20:19 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF from Pau to Lyon trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF trains will get you between Pau and Lyon from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Pau to Lyon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pau to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Pau and Lyon
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Avenue Jean Biray.
- Le Berry
- Les Papilles Insolites
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Parc Beaumont
- Quality Hotel Pau Centre Bosquet
- Hotel Le Bourbon
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and national connections
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
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