The cheapest and fastest trains from Pau to Angoulême
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pau to Angoulême is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pau to Angoulême will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $125.
It's difficult to get from Pau to Angoulême without transferring at least once.
8:33 AM3h58Pau12:31 PMAngoulême$1251One-way1 transfer
2:20 PM3h13Pau5:33 PMAngoulême$1251One-way1 transfer
6:17 PM3h08Pau9:25 PMAngoulême$1251One-way1 transfer
9:53 AM4h59Pau2:52 PMAngoulême$1341One-way1 transfer
3:42 PM3h29Pau7:11 PMAngoulême$1431One-way1 transfer
6:17 PM3h08Pau9:25 PMAngoulême$1251One-way1 transfer
2:20 PM3h13Pau5:33 PMAngoulême$1251One-way1 transfer
3:42 PM3h29Pau7:11 PMAngoulême$1431One-way1 transfer
1:26 PM3h56Pau5:22 PMAngoulême$1531One-way1 transfer
8:33 AM3h58Pau12:31 PMAngoulême$1251One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Pau to Angoulême
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pau to Angoulême among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Angoulême:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Angoulême costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to Angoulême take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (5h 4m by train vs 5h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $143 (€117) compared to roughly $63 (€52) 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.
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
Pau to Angoulême train times
The table below shows live departures for Pau to Angoulême trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:29 AM Pau | 3h56 | 3:25 PM Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:26 PM Pau | 3h56 | 5:22 PM Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:06 PM Pau | 4h04 | 7:10 PM Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:26 PM Pau | 3h59 | 9:25 PM Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:16 PM Pau | 12h18 | 7:34 AM Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Pau | 3h58 | 12:31 PM Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:53 AM Pau | 4h59 | 2:52 PM Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pau to Angoulême
Trains from Pau to Angoulême run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $125 (€102) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 273 miles (440 km) distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 273 miles (440 km) |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 (€102) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 8:07 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI from Pau to Angoulême trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Pau and Angoulême from $48 (€39). 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 Pau to Angoulême
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pau to Angoulême 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 Angoulême, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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