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Compare bus, train, and flight for Pau to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pau to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. 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 $32, while a flight costs an average of $673.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $673 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Pau to Bordeaux
Compare the available ways to get from Pau to Bordeaux, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Bordeaux:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Bordeaux costing on average $51 (€43).
A bus is $642 (€539) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Bordeaux costing on average $673 (€566).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€43) compared to roughly $80 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€25). The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Pau to Bordeaux
How to get from Pau to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pau to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8694 · 500269:40 AM 6h30 Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) 4:10 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 8694 · 50026
9:40 AM 6h30 Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) 4:10 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
85845:26 PM 2h10 Pau station 7:36 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- D52 (867112)
8:33 AM 2h16 Pau station 10:49 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - D52 (867221)
7:16 PM 2h23 Pau station 9:39 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - L52 (867213)
2:59 PM 2h32 Pau station 5:31 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:50 AM 5h20 Pau, Lycée St John Perse 2:10 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $47 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 PM 6h35 Pau, Lycée St John Perse 12:35 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $47 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:40 AM 7h30 Pau, Lycée St John Perse 5:10 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AF7497 · AF7434
6:35 AM 4h10 Pau Pyrenees Airport 10:45 AM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $394 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF7497 · AF7444
6:35 AM 5h15 Pau Pyrenees Airport 11:50 AM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $394 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF7493 · AF7442
2:35 PM 8h10 Pau Pyrenees Airport 10:45 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $784 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Bordeaux:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Bordeaux costing on average $51 (€43).
A bus is $642 (€539) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Bordeaux costing on average $673 (€566).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pau and Bordeaux as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pau Pyrenees Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pau station and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Pau, Lycée St John Perse and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with Air France, Amelia to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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