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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, while a flight costs an average of £441.
Distance: 445 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£56 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price | £441 Average Price | £133 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m 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 Nantes to Pau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Pau:
A coach is £71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Pau costing on average £127.
A coach is £386 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Pau costing on average £441.
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 42m.
Coach takes on average 9h 40m.
Tickets start at around £56 compared to roughly £133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £78. The journey takes 9h 10m versus 5h 17m 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 Nantes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nantes 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 Nantes to Pau.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Pau:
A coach is £71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Pau costing on average £127.
A coach is £386 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Pau costing on average £441.
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 42m.
Coach takes on average 9h 40m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Pau as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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