What is the cheapest way to get from Pau to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Pau to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Pau to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €250 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pau and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Pau to Lyon?

The distance between Pau and Lyon is 539 km. The road distance is 632.9 km.

How do I travel from Pau to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Pau to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €140 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Pau to Lyon?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Pau to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Lyon bus from?

Pau to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Lyon train from?

Pau to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Lyon?

The best way to get from Pau to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €250 - €600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus via Montpellier, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Pau to Lyon bus arrive?

Pau to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where does the Pau to Lyon train arrive?

Pau to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Pau to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Lyon is 633 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Pau to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Pau to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Pau to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport
best
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PUF - LYS
3h 38m
€258–568
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Lyonbus FlixBus N716
13h
€55–95
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 39m
€146–251
Bus via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
10h 8m
€62–121
Drive 632.9 km
1. Drive from Pau to Lyoncar 632.9 km
7h 38m
€98–141
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
4h 51m
€121–353
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
5h 52m
€110–295
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
6h 7m
€102–255

Pau to Lyon by train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 539 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Pau, France and Lyon, France?

Twin Jet flies from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Lyon Part Dieu via Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h 39m.

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