The average train between Nice and Pau takes 11h 22m and the fastest train takes 9h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Pau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Nice and Pau. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Pau at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Marseille-Saint-Charles and take an average of 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice to Pau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Pau. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Pau station via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
Nice to Pau train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
Nice to Pau train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Pau station.
Book your Nice to Pau train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nice and Pau is 616 km. The road distance is 861 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Pau via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 11h.