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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Pau
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $576.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $576 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Marseille to Pau
Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Pau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Pau:
A bus is $88 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Pau costing on average $156 (€131).
A bus is $508 (€425) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Pau costing on average $576 (€482).
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€58) compared to roughly $170 (€142) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102 (€85). The journey takes 8h 18m versus 5h 47m 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 Marseille to Pau
How to get from Marseille to Pau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Pau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 50488 · 871711:55 PM9h55Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles9:50 AMPau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)$781One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50488 · 871711:55 PM9h55Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles9:50 AMPau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)$781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- AF7331 · AF74929:35 AM4h10Marseille Provence Airport1:45 PMPau Pyrenees Airport$5581One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM13h15Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles8:45 AMPau, Lycée St John Perse$971One-way1 transfer- 50488 · 871712:30 AM9h20Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence9:50 AMPau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)$1741One-way1 transfer
- AF7341 · AF74965:15 PM4h55Marseille Provence Airport10:10 PMPau Pyrenees Airport$5581One-way1 transfer
- AF7335 · AF749412:45 PM6h05Marseille Provence Airport6:50 PMPau Pyrenees Airport$5581One-way1 transfer
- AF7349 · AF74927:05 AM6h40Marseille Provence Airport1:45 PMPau Pyrenees Airport$5581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Pau:
A bus is $88 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Pau costing on average $156 (€131).
A bus is $508 (€425) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Pau costing on average $576 (€482).
Other travel options to Pau take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Pau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc).
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Pau Pyrenees Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Pau station.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Pau by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Pau by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Amelia to go to Pau by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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