How to travel from Montpellier to Pau

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Pau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Pau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 213 miles (344 km)

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Driving

$68

Average price

$32

Average price

Cheapest

$133

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

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30m

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4h 23m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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SNCF | Intercités

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

The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Pau is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

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

A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Pau costing on average $68 (€55).

A bus is $251 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Pau costing on average $283 (€230).

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Pau is by train with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Pau take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 55m.

Flight takes on average 16h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Montpellier and Pau including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Montpellier to Pau

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 8717
    2:30 AM7h20
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    9:50 AMPau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 8717
    2:30 AM7h20
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    9:50 AMPau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7461 · AF7492
    9:45 AM3h45
    Montpellier Airport
    1:30 PMPau Pyrenees Airport
    $11961One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités4752 · 14141
    7:05 AM4h46
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    11:51 AMPau station
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872739+SNCF | Intercités4764
    5:05 PM5h00
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    10:05 PMPau station
    $911One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872737+SNCF | Intercités4762
    3:05 PM5h01
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    8:06 PMPau station
    $911One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50758 · 8617
    12:30 PM7h30
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    8:00 PMPau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:15 PM6h30
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    8:45 PMPau, Lycée St John Perse
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM8h00
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    7:45 PMPau, Lycée St John Perse
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7467 · AF7490
    6:40 PM15h05
    Montpellier Airport
    9:45 AMPau Pyrenees Airport
    $4881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7465 · AF7490
    3:30 PM18h15
    Montpellier Airport
    9:45 AMPau Pyrenees Airport
    $4881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7467+AmeliaAF4028
    6:40 PM26h35
    Montpellier Airport
    9:15 PMPau Pyrenees Airport
    $5441One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Pau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Montpellier and Pau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Pau is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

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

A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Pau costing on average $68 (€55).

A bus is $251 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Pau costing on average $283 (€230).

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Pau is by train with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Pau take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 55m.

Flight takes on average 16h 36m.

The distance from Montpellier to Pau is approximately 213 miles (344 km).
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Pau is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Pau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Pau Pyrenees Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Pau station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Pau, Lycée St John Perse.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Pau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Pau by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Pau by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Montpellier to Pau:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Montpellier to Pau often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Toulouse, Lyon, Bordeaux, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pau and these popular destinations at a great price.

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