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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$215
Fastest journey
6 h 53 m
Average duration
7 h 25 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pau to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pau to Lyon will cost around $215 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
It's difficult to get from Pau to Lyon without transferring at least once.
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872736
14140 · 4657+
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8560 · 6685
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L52 (867201)+
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8560 · 6685
8582 · 6689
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5500Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pau to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $145.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 51m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Lyon:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Lyon costing on average $145 (€118).
A bus is $177 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Lyon costing on average $226 (€183).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
Flight takes on average 11h 51m.
Tickets start at around $145 (€118) compared to roughly $217 (€176) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72 (€59). The journey takes 7h 52m versus 7h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Pau to Lyon trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3740+ 6681 | On time 7:47 PM Pau station | 14h09 | 9:56 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
L52 (867201)+ 8404 · 6611 | 5:02 AM Pau station | 7h54 | 12:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
8560 · 6685 | 7:25 AM Pau station | 7h31 | 2:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
14140 · 4657+ 5500 | 8:11 AM Pau station | 7h42 | 3:53 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
8580 · 6687 | 11:29 AM Pau station | 7h27 | 6:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
872736+ 6873 | 12:57 PM Pau station | 6h53 | 7:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
8582 · 6689 | 1:24 PM Pau station | 7h32 | 8:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Pau to Lyon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 6h 53m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average train duration 7h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 53m |
First train 5:01 AM |
Last train 8:19 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
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