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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Pau
Cheapest price
$163
Average price
$218
Fastest journey
11 h 2 m
Average duration
11 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Pau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Pau will cost around $218 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $163.
Of the 3 trains that leave Paris for Pau on Sun, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 652 km distance in an average of 11 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 2 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 11 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
37319:41 PM11h20Paris Gare d'Austerlitz9:01 AMPau station$1631One-way0 transfers- 3731+
L52 (867208)9:41 PM11h02Paris Gare d'Austerlitz8:43 AMPau station$1861One-way1 transfer - 3751+
87273310:13 PM11h52Paris Gare d'Austerlitz10:05 AMPau station$3041One-way1 transfer
- 3731+L52 (867208)9:41 PM11h02Paris Gare d'Austerlitz8:43 AMPau station$1861One-way1 transfer
- 37319:41 PM11h20Paris Gare d'Austerlitz9:01 AMPau station$1631One-way0 transfers
- 3751+87273310:13 PM11h52Paris Gare d'Austerlitz10:05 AMPau station$3041One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Pau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 405 miles (652 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $368 Average price | $266 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Pau:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Pau costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $301 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Pau costing on average $368 (€303).
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 10h 17m.
The journey is about 1h 53m faster (5h 56m by train vs 7h 49m by car) and roughly $156 (€128) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($111 (€91) vs $266 (€219)). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris to Pau train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Pau trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 8593 | On time 6:05 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 4h29 | 10:34 PM Pau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3751+872733 | On time 10:13 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 11h58 | 10:11 AM Pau station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Paris to Pau
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Trains from Paris to Pau run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 405 miles (652 km) distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 405 miles (652 km) |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 4:58 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris to Pau trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris and Pau from $39 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF | Intercités
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Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Pau
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