
Day trip from Orthez to Pau by train
Why visit Pau for the day?
Pau is known for its Pyrenean views, the Château de Pau and an elegant Belle Époque character. With gardens, café terraces and strong Béarnais identity, it feels relaxed yet refined.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Orthez among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £565.
Distance: 151 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£33 Average Price | £565 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Orthez, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Orthez:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Orthez costing on average £33.
A coach is £537 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Orthez costing on average £565.
Other travel options to Orthez take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
Coach takes on average 6h 18m.
The journey is about 23m faster (1h 59m by train vs 2h 22m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£33 vs £43). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Orthez from Bordeaux by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Orthez is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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The most popular day trips by train from Orthez are Pau, Bayonne, Dax, Biarritz and Hendaye. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Orthez on Omio.

Pau is known for its Pyrenean views, the Château de Pau and an elegant Belle Époque character. With gardens, café terraces and strong Béarnais identity, it feels relaxed yet refined.

Bayonne is a historic city in the French Basque Country with a lively old town and a strong regional identity. It is known for Sainte-Marie Cathedral, traditional chocolate-making and the culinary fame of jambon de Bayonne.

Dax is a spa city in Landes known for its thermal baths and therapeutic mud. The compact centre, shaped by Roman history and the Adour, feels relaxed yet lively during the Feria de Dax.

Biarritz is a stylish Basque coast resort known for surf beaches, elegant seafront buildings and Atlantic views. Its mix of ocean culture, smart promenades and lively food gives the city a refined yet relaxed character.

Hendaye is a French Basque town on the Spanish border, known for its long sandy beach and easy-going surf culture. Set beside the Bidassoa estuary, it mixes seaside calm with Basque character and views towards the Pyrenees.
Travel to Orthez easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Orthez.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Orthez:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Orthez costing on average £33.
A coach is £537 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Orthez costing on average £565.
Other travel options to Orthez take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
Coach takes on average 6h 18m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Orthez as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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