How to get to Pau from Marseille

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Compare train, coach and flight for Marseille to Pau

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a flight costs an average of £424.

Distance: 465 km

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£51

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£115

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£424

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£125

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 48m

Average total duration

8h 18m

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9h 11m

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8h 41m

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5h 0m

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3h 0m

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2h 0m

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5h 47m

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(door-to-door)

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Compare ways to travel from Marseille to Pau

Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Pau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Pau is a coach with an average price of £51.

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Pau:

A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Pau costing on average £115.

A coach is £374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Pau costing on average £424.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Pau is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Pau take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 48m.

Train takes on average 9h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marseille and Pau 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 £51 compared to roughly £125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £75. The journey takes 8h 18m versus 5h 47m 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.

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from Marseille to Pau

How to get to Pau from Marseille by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Marseille to Pau is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 8717
    23:559h55
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    9:50Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    £581One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 8717
    23:559h55
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    9:50Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    £581One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7331 · AF7492
    9:354h10
    Marseille Provence Airport
    13:45Pau Pyrenees Airport
    £4111One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    19:3013h15
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    8:45Pau, Lycée St John Perse
    £721One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 8717
    0:309h20
    Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence
    9:50Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    £1281One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF7341 · AF7496
    17:154h55
    Marseille Provence Airport
    22:10Pau Pyrenees Airport
    £4111One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF7335 · AF7494
    12:456h05
    Marseille Provence Airport
    18:50Pau Pyrenees Airport
    £4111One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF7349 · AF7492
    7:056h40
    Marseille Provence Airport
    13:45Pau Pyrenees Airport
    £4111One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Marseille to Pau

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 Marseille to Pau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Pau including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Pau is a coach with an average price of £51.

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Pau:

A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Pau costing on average £115.

A coach is £374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Pau costing on average £424.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Pau is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Pau take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 48m.

Train takes on average 9h 11m.

The Marseille to Pau distance is approximately 465 km.
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Pau is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Pau as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Pau:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc).
  • Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Pau Pyrenees Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Pau station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Pau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Pau by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Pau by coach.
  • Travel with Air France, Amelia to go to Pau by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Marseille to Pau:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille to Pau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lyon, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pau and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Marseille to Pau, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
To fully explore Pau, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended, allowing time to visit attractions such as the Château de Pau, the Musée des Beaux-Arts, and to enjoy the scenic views of the Pyrenees.

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