What is the distance between Pau and Lyon?

Pau and Lyon are 496 km (308 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pau to Lyon?

Buses departing from Arrêt d'autobus Pau in Pau will take you to Perrache in Lyon.

Bus Pau to Lyon from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pau to Lyon on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Technopôle Héliparc	11h 40m	9:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Technopôle Héliparc	11h 35m	6:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:55am	Technopôle Héliparc	12h 10m	10:05pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Pau to Lyon on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	PAU	10h 29m	10:14am	LYON	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	PAU	10h 29m	10:14am	LYON	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Technopôle Héliparc	11h 35m	6:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Technopôle Héliparc	11h 40m	9:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Pau to Lyon on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Technopôle Héliparc	11h 40m	9:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Technopôle Héliparc	11h 35m	6:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:55am	Technopôle Héliparc	12h 10m	10:05pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Pau to Lyon on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Technopôle Héliparc	11h 35m	6:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:40am	Technopôle Héliparc	11h 40m	9:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Technopôle Héliparc	12h 10m	10:05pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:52 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Pau to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

496 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $225	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$72 - $148	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,134 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,776 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Pau and Lyon?

Stops in Pau

A - Arrêt d'autobus Pau

B - Gare de Pau

C - Pau - Avenue de l'Université

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pau to Lyon by bus

What is the distance between Pau and Lyon?
Pau and Lyon are 496 km (308 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pau to Lyon?
Buses departing from Arrêt d'autobus Pau in Pau will take you to Perrache in Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$74

11-17

$60

Today

No data

11-19

No data

11-20

$52

11-21

$38

11-22

$55

11-23

$91

The cheapest trip from Pau to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pau to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $96 for a bus ticket from Pau to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.