Overview: trains from Lyon to Pau
Find the key information for travelling by train from Lyon to Pau, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Lyon to Pau train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Lyon to Pau by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Lyon to Pau take around 6 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 494 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Lyon is scheduled to depart at around 06:04. The last departure is usually at around 21:36 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lyon at around 06:37, with the last train leaving at around 19:05. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 20 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 17 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$190.53.
We think any time is a great time to visit Pau, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Pau.
Is there a direct train from Lyon to Pau?
The journey between Lyon and Pau usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lyon to Pau every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Lyon to Pau?
The Lyon to Pau train travel takes about 6 hours and 35 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Lyon to Pau train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Pau leaving Lyon at around 06:04 and the last train leaving at around 21:36 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lyon at around 06:37, with the final departure at 19:05.
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