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Compare bus and flight for Pau to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pau to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €87, while a flight costs an average of €613.
Distance: 502 miles (809 km)
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€87 Average price Cheapest | €613 Average price | €219 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 55m Average total duration 19h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Pau to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Pau to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Málaga:
A bus is €527 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Málaga costing on average €613.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 55m.
Tickets start at around €87 compared to roughly €219 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €132. The journey takes 19h 25m versus 11h 46m 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 Pau to Málaga
How to get from Pau to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pau to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:40 PM 17h05 Pau 4:45 PM Málaga €85 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 PM 17h05 Pau 4:45 PM Málaga €85 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 PM 17h05 Pau 4:45 PM Málaga €85 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Málaga:
A bus is €527 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Málaga costing on average €613.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 55m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pau and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pau Pyrenees Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Pau, Lycée St John Perse and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air France, Transavia France, KLM, Vueling to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Secorbus to go to Málaga by bus.
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