How to travel from Bordeaux to Pau

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Pau

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $743.

Distance: 106 miles (172 km)

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Driving

$743

Average price

$51

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$44

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Cheapest

$82

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4h 54m

Average total duration

2h 54m

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2h 50m

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2h 20m

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4h 48m

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4h 18m

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2h 19m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Air France

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Pau is a bus with an average price of $44.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Pau:

A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Pau costing on average $51.

A bus is $699 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Pau costing on average $743.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Pau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Pau take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 48m.

Flight takes on average 4h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bordeaux and Pau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bordeaux to Pau among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $743 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-660.25. The journey takes 2h 54m versus 2h 19m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Bordeaux to Pau

How to get from Bordeaux to Pau by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Pau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 AM9h35
    Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre)
    5:55 PMPau, Lycée St John Perse
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 AM9h35
    Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre)
    5:55 PMPau, Lycée St John Perse
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8593
    8:20 PM2h09
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    10:29 PMPau station
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L52 (867104)
    7:24 PM2h18
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    9:42 PMPau station
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L51 (866461) · L52 (867250)
    3:19 PM2h24
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    5:43 PMPau station
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L52 (867234)
    5:19 PM2h25
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    7:44 PMPau station
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:10 AM6h50
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    11:00 AMPau, Lycée St John Perse
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3615 · 8615
    9:00 AM7h30
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    4:30 PMPau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7435+AmeliaAF4026
    2:05 PM20h50
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    10:55 AMPau Pyrenees Airport
    $8711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7433+AmeliaAF4026
    11:50 AM23h05
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    10:55 AMPau Pyrenees Airport
    $8711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7435 · AF7490
    2:05 PM19h40
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    9:45 AMPau Pyrenees Airport
    $8741One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Pau

Travel to Pau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Pau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Pau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Pau is a bus with an average price of $44.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Pau:

A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Pau costing on average $51.

A bus is $699 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Pau costing on average $743.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Pau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Pau take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 48m.

Flight takes on average 4h 54m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Pau is approximately 106 miles (172 km).
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Pau is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Pau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Pau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Pau Pyrenees Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Pau station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Pau, Lycée St John Perse.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Pau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amelia, Air France to go to Pau by flight.
  • Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Pau by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Pau by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Pau with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Pau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Toulouse, Lyon, Barcelona, Madrid. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Pau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Pau, France, and its main attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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