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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a flight costs an average of £427.
Distance: 344 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£63 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £427 Average Price | £96 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Montpellier to Pau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Pau:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Pau costing on average £63.
A coach is £394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Pau costing on average £427.
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Coach takes on average 6h 43m.
Tickets start at around £63 compared to roughly £96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £34. The journey takes 4h 53m versus 4h 23m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Pau from Montpellier by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Pau.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Pau:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Pau costing on average £63.
A coach is £394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Pau costing on average £427.
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Coach takes on average 6h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Pau as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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