What is the travel distance from Lyon to Pau?

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

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Perrache, in Lyon, and end it at Arrêt d'autobus Pau, in Pau.

Bus Lyon to Pau from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Pau on November 28
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 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	LYON	11h 14m	4:44am	PAU	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	LYON	11h 14m	4:44am	PAU	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	13h	11:00pm	Technopôle Héliparc	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 4:21 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to Pau

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Pau. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

8h 20mAverage Duration

496 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $220	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$70 - $146	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Pau?

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Stops in Pau

A
Arrêt d'autobus Pau
1 Avenue de l'Université, 64000 Pau, France
B
Gare de Pau
20 Avenue Jean Biray, 64000 Pau, France
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C
Pau - Avenue de l'Université
4 Avenue de l'Université, 64000 Pau, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

ALSA

4.5/560,824 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,158 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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Pau by bus

What is the travel distance from Lyon to Pau?
The distance between Lyon and Pau is around 496 km (308 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Pau?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Perrache, in Lyon, and end it at Arrêt d'autobus Pau, 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

11-23

$120

11-24

$82

Today

No data

11-26

No data

11-27

No data

11-28

$76

11-29

$38

11-30

$72

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Pau was searched and found on Nov 29, 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 Lyon to Pau, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $120 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 $38 which is on 2025-11-29.