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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Pau
Cheapest price
$210
Average price
$237
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
1130 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 $237 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $210.
Of the 7 trains that leave Paris for Pau on Sun, May 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 1130 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 5 h 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.
10:05 AM4h26Paris2:31 PMPau$2101One-way0 transfers- 1:59 PM4h32Paris6:31 PMPau$2101One-way0 transfers
- 6:04 PM4h25Paris10:29 PMPau$2101One-way0 transfers
- 6:38 AM5h00Paris11:38 AMPau$2391One-way1 transfer
- 3:42 PM5h22Paris9:04 PMPau$2391One-way1 transfer
- 6:04 PM4h25Paris10:29 PMPau$2101One-way0 transfers
- 10:05 AM4h26Paris2:31 PMPau$2101One-way0 transfers
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12:06 PM4h27Paris4:33 PMPau$3111One-way1 transfer- 1:59 PM4h32Paris6:31 PMPau$2101One-way0 transfers
- 6:38 AM5h00Paris11:38 AMPau$2391One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Paris to Pau
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $74. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a train costs an average of $210.
Distance: 702 miles (1130 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$240 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Pau:
A bus is $166 (€134) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Pau costing on average $240 (€194).
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
You'll arrive about 14h 45m sooner (5h 57m by train vs 20h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $240 (€194) compared to roughly $153 (€124) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), 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, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:05 PM Paris | 4h29 | 10:34 PM Pau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
| 6:38 AM Paris | 5h00 | 11:38 AM Pau | 1 transfer | |
| 10:05 AM Paris | 4h26 | 2:31 PM Pau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:06 PM Paris | 4h27 | 4:33 PM Pau | 1 transfer | |
| 1:59 PM Paris | 4h32 | 6:31 PM Pau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:42 PM Paris | 5h22 | 9:04 PM Pau | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Pau
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Trains from Paris to Pau run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $210 (€170) but you can travel from only $74 (€60) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:38, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 702 miles (1130 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 702 miles (1130 km) |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $210 (€170) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 6:38 AM |
Last train 9:40 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Pau trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Paris and Pau from $74 (€60). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Pau
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