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Compare train and bus for Lille to Pau
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, while a train costs an average of $192.
Distance: 531 miles (856 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$103 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $174 Average price | $329 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 16m Average total duration 14h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lille to Pau
Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Pau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Pau:
A bus is $71 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Pau costing on average $174 (€146).
A bus is $90 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Pau costing on average $192 (€161).
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 15h 16m.
Tickets start at around $103 (€86) compared to roughly $329 (€275) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $226 (€189). The journey takes 14h 46m versus 10h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Pau
How to get from Lille to Pau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Pau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7038 · 8549+
L52 (867254)1:12 PM7h23Lille Flandres8:35 PMPau station$2531One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 7038 · 8549+L52 (867254)1:12 PM7h23Lille Flandres8:35 PMPau station$2531One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 7052 · 85934:12 PM6h17Lille Flandres10:29 PMPau station$3051One-way1 transfer
Other options
3751+7082+
141418:12 PM15h39Lille Flandres11:51 AMPau station$2561One-way2 transfers
AF7309 · AF7494+U216128:20 AM10h30Lille Airport6:50 PMPau Pyrenees Airport$7291One-way2 transfers- AF7307 · AF7494+U216128:20 AM10h30Lille Airport6:50 PMPau Pyrenees Airport$7291One-way2 transfers
- AF7309 · AF7496+U216128:20 AM13h50Lille Airport10:10 PMPau Pyrenees Airport$7291One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Pau:
A bus is $71 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Pau costing on average $174 (€146).
A bus is $90 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Pau costing on average $192 (€161).
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 15h 16m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Pau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lille Airport and arrive in Pau Pyrenees Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Pau station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Pau, Lycée St John Perse.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Pau by train.
- Travel with CitizenPlane, Volotea, easyJet to go to Pau by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Pau by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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