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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, while a flight costs an average of £373.
Distance: 495 km
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£59 Average Price Cheapest | £136 Average Price | £373 Average Price | £156 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Pau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Pau:
A coach is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Pau costing on average £136.
A coach is £314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Pau costing on average £373.
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Coach takes on average 12h 0m.
Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £156 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £97. The journey takes 11h 30m versus 7h 5m 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.
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.
How to get to Pau from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Pau is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Pau are Lourdes, Tarbes, Bayonne, Biarritz and Dax. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Pau on Omio.
Lourdes is best known as a major Catholic pilgrimage town, centred on the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. Set against the Pyrenees, it combines a small-town feel with a distinctly international atmosphere.
Tarbes is a relaxed city at the foot of the Pyrenees, known for the Haras de Tarbes and its horse-breeding heritage. Markets, gardens and mountain views give it a practical southern French character.
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.
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.
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.
Travel to Pau 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 Lyon to Pau.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Pau:
A coach is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Pau costing on average £136.
A coach is £314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Pau costing on average £373.
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Coach takes on average 12h 0m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Pau as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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