You can get from Madrid to Pau by train, bus or flight.
To get from Madrid to Pau on Aug 16 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 262 miles (423 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $2 - $44 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $2 (€2) • 20 h 5 min | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $44 (€41) • 9 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 262 miles (423 km) between Madrid and Pau. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 9 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $2 (€2). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Madrid to Pau.
Travel between Madrid, Spain and Pau, France is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.
Conditions of entry into France:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 8/8/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey from Madrid to Pau.
The current restriction level for returning to Madrid, Spain from France is: Fully open.
Reentering Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
All travelers returning to Spain must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 7/28/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Madrid from Pau here.
There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Pau: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pau is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Pau:
A train is generally $42 (€39) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $44 (€41) from Madrid to Pau.
A train is generally $1 (€1) less than a flight for the same trip. Taking a flight costs on average $3 (€3) from Madrid to Pau.
The fastest way to get to Pau from Madrid is by bus with an average travel time of 9 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Pau can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 0 h 0 min of travel time.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 20 h 5 min of travel time.
Pau is approximately 262 miles (423 km) away from Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Pau is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid and Pau as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Pau:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Pau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Before traveling from Madrid to Pau, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Madrid to Pau tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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