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Musée national du château de Pau
National museum inside Pau's royal castle, showcasing tapestries, apartments, and the story of Henri IV in a major historic setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$68
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$87
Fastest journey on Oct 10
4 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
4 h 41 m
Trains on Oct 10
8
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 $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 8 trains from Paris to Pau, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct trains cover the 652 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 19 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest trains will take 5 h 16 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.
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L52 (867236)Trains from Paris to Pau run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 9m.
Distance 405 miles (652 km) |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€23) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 4:58 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Pau trains for tomorrow, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8571 | 6:38 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 4h19 | 10:57 AM Pau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8423+ D52 (867218) | 8:01 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 5h40 | 1:41 PM Pau station | 1 transfer | |
8572 | 10:11 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 4h20 | 2:31 PM Pau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8575 | 12:49 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 5h05 | 5:54 PM Pau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8547+ L52 (867102) | 2:05 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 5h27 | 7:32 PM Pau station | 1 transfer | |
8549+ L52 (867236) | 3:53 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 5h16 | 9:09 PM Pau station | 1 transfer | |
8593 | 6:11 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 4h23 | 10:34 PM Pau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3731 | 9:27 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 11h02 | 8:29 AM Pau station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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National museum inside Pau's royal castle, showcasing tapestries, apartments, and the story of Henri IV in a major historic setting.
Fine arts museum with strong 19th-century collections, landscapes, and regional links. Compact, rewarding, and central to Pau's art scene.
Museum devoted to the French parachute troops, presenting military history, uniforms, and equipment with strong local connections.
Promenade with panoramic Pyrenees views, Belle Époque buildings, and benches. Pau's signature walking area and best first stop.
Linear route connecting key central sights with broad views, especially attractive at sunset and during leisurely evening strolls.
Formal park and event venue beside the congress center, valued for its lawns, trees, and elegant setting near central Pau.
Hearty bean, pork and duck stew from Béarn. A rustic regional classic long tied to farmhouse cooking in and around Pau.
Slow-cooked chicken in a creamy sauce with Jurançon wine, local mushrooms and aromatics. It showcases Béarn's famous sweet wine.
Sheep's milk cheese from the western Pyrenees, often served with black cherry jam. It is one of the area's most iconic food pairings.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in nearby Jurançon, known for refined Béarn produce, polished service and a scenic hillside setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant focused on generous Béarn and southwest specialties in a warm, convivial setting.
Historic brasserie in central Pau serving classic southwest dishes, seafood and regional wines in a grand Belle Époque room.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change is fine for cafes and taxis.
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Gare de Pau -> Place Clemenceau, Pau
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Pau by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Pau trains use the Paris Gare Montparnasse to Pau station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Pau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz is 1 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Brioche Dorée, Dalloyau, La Croissanterie
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Seine entrance and on the underground level near the RER stairs and escalator.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located across from Platforms 1 and 2 and are open daily from 06:00 to 22:00. .
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: The station is fully accessible, including handicapped parking, lifts, ramps, handicapped restrooms, and lowered counters.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes, OFF Paris Seine, Hotel Devillas.
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
Pau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Berry, Les Papilles Insolites
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pau. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pau: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Parc Beaumont, Quality Hotel Pau Centre Bosquet, Hotel Le Bourbon.
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