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Compare train, bus, and flight for Pau to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Pau to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 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 $67, while a flight costs an average of $599.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$599 Average price | $149 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Marseille:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Marseille costing on average $92.
A bus is $338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Marseille costing on average $384.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Flight takes on average 14h 30m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $180 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $134. The journey takes 8h 1m versus 5h 55m 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 Marseille
How to get from Pau to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pau to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8718 · 504897:25 PM10h45Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)6:10 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 8718 · 504897:25 PM10h45Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)6:10 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AF7497 · AF73326:30 AM4h45Pau Pyrenees Airport11:15 AMMarseille Provence Airport$3001One-way1 transfer
Other options
14140 · 46577:56 AM6h48Pau station2:44 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1061One-way1 transfer- 14142 · 466112:11 PM6h27Pau station6:38 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1211One-way1 transfer
- 14148 · 46654:11 PM6h27Pau station10:38 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1211One-way1 transfer
- 8694 · 505919:40 AM10h25Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)8:05 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:25 AM8h35Pau, Lycée St John Perse8:00 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$401One-way0 transfers- 8768 · 510471:10 PM13h00Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)2:10 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$431One-way1 transfer
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TO73814:35 PM5h50Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)10:25 PMMarseille Provence Airport$1571One-way1 transfer - AF7497 · AF73346:30 AM5h25Pau Pyrenees Airport11:55 AMMarseille Provence Airport$2551One-way1 transfer
- AF7497 · AF73366:30 AM6h25Pau Pyrenees Airport12:55 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Marseille:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Marseille costing on average $92.
A bus is $338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Marseille costing on average $384.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Flight takes on average 14h 30m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pau and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pau Pyrenees Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pau station and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
- Buses mostly depart from Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Marseille by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Marseille by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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