What is the travel distance from Lyon to Pau?

The distance separating Lyon and Pau is 308 miles (496 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Pau?

The majority of buses traveling from Lyon to Pau start their journey at Perrache and wind up at Arrêt d'autobus Pau. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Pau?

Once in Pau, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Musée Bernadotte, Skiing in the Pyrenees, Clos Lapeyre, Musée des Beaux Arts and Pau Château National Museum.

Bus Lyon to Pau from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Pau on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	13h	11:00pm	Technopôle Héliparc	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lyon to Pau on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Perrache	14h 45m	7:45pm	Pau	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30am	Perrache	13h 15m	8:45pm	Pau	Fastest

Next departures for Lyon to Pau on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	13h	11:00pm	Technopôle Héliparc	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 2:27 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to Pau

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Pau. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

8h 20mAverage Duration

307 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $141	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$49 - $101	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,341 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

ALSA

4.5/560,767 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,131 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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 Lyon and Pau?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Pau

A - Arrêt d'autobus Pau

B - Gare de Pau

C - Pau - Avenue de l'Université

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lyon to Pau by bus

What is the travel distance from Lyon to Pau?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Pau?
What are the best sights and things to do in Pau?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$27

11/16

$60

Today

$56

11/18

$46

11/19

No data

11/20

No data

11/21

$48

11/22

$27

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Pau was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $60 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Pau based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-22.