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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Pau to Madrid
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
12 h 25 m
Average duration
12 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pau to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pau to Madrid will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
It's difficult to get from Pau to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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041769:55 AM12h25Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)10:20 PMMadrid Chamartín$911One-way1 transfer
- 8717+041769:55 AM12h25Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)10:20 PMMadrid Chamartín$911One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Pau to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pau to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $176.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $432 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration Fastest 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 12m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Madrid:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Madrid costing on average $118 (€96).
A bus is $343 (€277) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Madrid costing on average $432 (€349).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 12m.
Train takes on average 12h 22m.
Tickets start at around $118 (€96) compared to roughly $154 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 12h 22m versus 6h 42m 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.
Live departures
Pau to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Pau to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8717+04176 | 9:55 AM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) | 12h25 | 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pau to Madrid
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Trains from Pau to Madrid run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $108 (€87) but you can travel from only $50 (€41) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:20, the last at 10:55. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (423 km) distance in 8h 49m.
Distance 262 miles (423 km) |
Average train duration 12h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $108 (€87) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 8h 49m |
First train 7:20 AM |
Last train 10:55 AM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI from Pau to Madrid trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Pau and Madrid from $50 (€41). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Pau to Madrid
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