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Compare bus and train for Biarritz to Pau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Biarritz to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$31 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Biarritz to Pau
Compare the available ways to get from Biarritz to Pau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Biarritz to Pau:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Biarritz to Pau costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 21m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Biarritz to Pau
How to get from Biarritz to Pau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Biarritz to Pau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
87185:40 PM 1h40 Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque 7:20 PM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
87185:40 PM 1h40 Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque 7:20 PM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1414210:42 AM 1h26 Biarritz station 12:08 PM Pau station $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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F51 (866520)4:14 PM 1h52 Biarritz station 6:06 PM Pau station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
L51 (866416) · L53 (867024)5:13 PM 1h33 Biarritz station 6:46 PM Pau station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
F51 (866526) · L53 (867028)6:16 PM 1h42 Biarritz station 7:58 PM Pau station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
876811:10 AM 1h55 Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque 1:05 PM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
86947:40 AM 1h55 Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque 9:35 AM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM 1h55 Biarritz, Halle Iraty 11:20 AM Pau, Lycée St John Perse $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Biarritz to Pau:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Biarritz to Pau costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Biarritz and Pau as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Biarritz station and arrive in Pau station.
- Buses mostly depart from Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque and arrive in Pau, Lycée St John Perse.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Pau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Pau by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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