Train Lyon Pau

Book a train ticket Lyon - Pau

Train timetable info Lyon-Pau

Travel by train from Lyon to Pau. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lyon at 6h 36m and the last at 19h 04m, allowing you to cover the 776 km distance in as little as 7h 13m. Tickets are available from 66€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

8h 40m

Shortest route time

7h 13m

First hour of departure

6h 36m

Last hour of departure

19h 04m

Timetables for tomorrow

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Best prices Lyon-Pau

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday 18 May	Tuesday 19	Wednesday 20	Thursday 21	today	Saturday 23 May 241 € (1) TER TER	Sunday 24
Monday 25	Tuesday 26 83 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Wednesday 27 66 € (1) INTERCITES The cheapest INTERCITES	Thursday 28	Friday 29	Saturday 30	Sunday 31
Monday 1st June June 117 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Tuesday 2	Wednesday 3	Thursday 4	Friday 5	Saturday 6 90 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Sunday 7
Monday 8 96 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Tuesday 9 Price available soon	Wednesday 10 Price available soon	Thursday 11 Price available soon	Friday 12 Price available soon	Saturday 13 Price available soon	Sunday 14 Price available soon

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Lyon Pau

How much does a train ticket from Lyon to Pau cost?

Get the best fares by booking your train ticket in advance. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Lyon to Pau take?

The Lyon to Pau journey takes just 8h 40m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lyon to Pau?

The minimum time to travel by train between Lyon and Pau is 7h 13m.

How many trains run from Lyon to Pau each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 9 trains that run on the Lyon to Pau route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lyon and Pau?

You can reach Pau from Lyon via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Lyon and Pau by train?

The rail connection between Lyon and Pau is approximately 776 km.

What time is the first train from Lyon to Pau?

Each day, the first Lyon to Pau train departs at 6h 36m.

What time is the last train from Lyon to Pau?

The last train departs Lyon at 19h 04m.

To leave Lyon, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: LYON PART DIEU.

At Pau, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: PAU.

Which train companies operate trains from Lyon to Pau?

You can make the Lyon to Pau journey with Intercités, TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO.

What services are offered on board?

Travelling with children? Good news: with OUIGO, child tickets have a fixed fare. Children under 4 travel for free on an accompanying adult’s lap. You can also bring up to 2 pushchairs per journey for free.

With INTERCITÉS, travel with your family. Six-seat sections, changing tables, and play areas are available on board so your children can enjoy the journey as much as you do.

With TGV INOUI, stay connected during your journey: free access for everyone to Wi-Fi and a world of services and content. You can also enjoy power outlets available at every seat.

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Pau?

The price of a Lyon – Pau train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lyon to Pau thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Pau.

Price of a Lyon – Pau Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Pau, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Lyon to Pau with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Lyon to Pau at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lyon – Pau

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Lyon – Pau Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Lyon to Pau. For last-minute train tickets from Lyon to Pau, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Lyon to Pau and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Pau on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Lyon - Pau

If you're travelling from Lyon to Pau, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Lyon to Pau with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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Intercités

INTERCITÉS will allow you to discover numerous destinations in France. Travel from Lyon to Pau with INTERCITÉS: choose your seat if you're travelling 1st Class and enjoy an even more comfy journey. Easy and quick: access your e-ticket via the SNCF Connect app.

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TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Lyon to Pau on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Lyon to Pau: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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OUIGO

Enjoy low-cost travel from Lyon to Pau with OUIGO Grande Vitesse. OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains are low-cost TGVs that travel at speeds of over 300 km/h. To get the best OUIGO prices, book your ticket from Lyon to Pau in advance!

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Classes of rail companies serving Lyon - Pau

To travel from Lyon to Pau, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Lyon to Pau by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

Intercités

Travel from Lyon to Pau on an INTERCITÉS train, the classic long-distance trains, and choose from one of two classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy seats
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wider, more comfy, reclining seats with extra legroom
Individual power socket
Space to store your luggage

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Lyon to Pau and choose from a selection of classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones
Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
Premium dedicated Customer Service
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OUIGO

OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from Lyon to Pau. There is one class of travel, but you can choose from two different offers.

OUIGO ESSENTIEL

Choose and reserve your seat (for a fee)
1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Other services are available for an extra cost.

OUIGO PLUS for just €9 more (free for children under 12)

Choose and reserve your seat
1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
A piece of additional or XL luggage
OUIFUN (Wi-Fi pack and entertainment portal)
Other services are available for an extra cost.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Lyon - Pau

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lyon to Pau route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
PRM access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

Intercités

Travel connected

You can now connect easily and free to the Internet on board of your INTERCITÉS train on the line Paris - Clermont-Ferrand and Paris - Limoges - Toulouse.
For gourmands

Order our catering offer with local, high quelity products online, they will be served at your seat on board.
For families

Find squares with 6 places, a nursery area and play areas for children!
In case of delays

With Garantie G30, I have a guarantee in case of a 30 minutes delay, no matter the reason.
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Private space for the night

Privatize your own 1st class compartment (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).
Night space for woman

You can reserve your place for free in the compartment reserved for women during your overnight train trips by ticking "Space ladies only" when booking online.
Room for your suitcases,

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Showers at the station

Need to freshen up? If you're traveling in First Class on a night train, you can enjoy shower facilities upon arrival at Paris-Austerlitz and Toulouse-Matabiau stations!

TGV INOUI

Hold a ticket

Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.
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Travel in comfort

Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.
Travel connected

Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.
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Travel in first class

With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Travel with a staff that takes care of you

At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.
Space for your luggage

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Travel with your bike

Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!
Nursury space for baby's

Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.
Travel with your pet

Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.
Your office at 300 km/h

On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.
To travel further

Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.
A gourmet break?

We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.
New gestures

Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.
Don't queue at the Bistro

Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.
A world of services via the portal

Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

OUIGO

Exchange your tickets

You can now change your travel dates, times, or routes directly from the "Tickets" section. If you’ve selected any additional options, they will be retained during the exchange.
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Children’s tickets at a fixed rate

Children under 12 travel for €8 on OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and for €5 on OUIGO Train Classique.
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Pet

The pet fare for your OUIGO journeys is €10, whether your pet weighs more or less than 6 kg.
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Luggage

Got an extra or oversized bag? Add the Baggage Option for just €5 when purchasing your ticket.
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Text message

Take the SMS option for only €1 and you'll be informed of any disturbance during your trip
Seat with electric socket

Stay connected ! For only 2€ more you enjoy a seat with an electric socket
Quiet place

For €5 extra, you can reserve a seat in an quiet, adults only area with an electric socket
Stroller

Remember to check the option with the purchase of your ticket and travel without any hassle with your young children

Train timetables Lyon-Pau Saturday 23 May 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
6h 36m	13h 51m	7h 15m	TGV INOUI, INTERCITES	Booking
6h 36m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 6821 7h 16m Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud 8h 04m Nimes Centre 8h 35m Montpellier Saint-Roch 9h 21m Beziers 9h 37m Narbonne 10h 07m Carcassonne 10h 52m Toulouse Matabiau 42 min 11h 34m Toulouse Matabiau INTERCITES 14143 12h 22m Saint-Gaudens 13h 06m Tarbes 13h 22m Lourdes 13h 51m Pau
6h 52m	14h 31m	7h 39m	TGV INOUI	Booking
6h 52m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 6690 8h 49m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 1h16 10h 05m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 8572 12h 14m Bordeaux Saint-Jean 13h 31m Dax 14h 07m Orthez 14h 31m Pau
10h 09m	17h 22m	7h 13m	TGV INOUI, TER	Booking
10h 09m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 6823 10h 47m Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud 11h 34m Nimes Centre 12h 01m Montpellier Saint-Roch 12h 43m Beziers 12h 59m Narbonne 13h 31m Carcassonne 14h 16m Toulouse Matabiau 15 min 14h 31m Toulouse Matabiau TER 72707 14h 35m Saint-Agne 14h 46m Muret 14h 57m Carbonne 15h 07m Cazeres-Sur-Garonne 15h 16m Boussens 15h 30m Saint-Gaudens 15h 40m Montrejeau - Gourdan-Polignan 15h 53m Lannemezan 16h 07m Tournay 16h 19m Tarbes 13 min 16h 32m Tarbes TGV INOUI 8584 16h 46m Lourdes 17h 22m Pau
10h 09m	18h 02m	7h 53m	TGV INOUI, TER	Booking
10h 09m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 6823 10h 47m Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud 11h 34m Nimes Centre 12h 01m Montpellier Saint-Roch 12h 43m Beziers 12h 59m Narbonne 13h 31m Carcassonne 14h 16m Toulouse Matabiau 1h15 15h 31m Toulouse Matabiau TER 72735 15h 35m Saint-Agne 15h 47m Muret 16h 11m Boussens 16h 25m Saint-Gaudens 16h 36m Montrejeau - Gourdan-Polignan 16h 49m Lannemezan 16h 54m Capvern 17h 04m Tournay 17h 16m Tarbes 17h 31m Lourdes 17h 49m Coarraze - Nay 18h 02m Pau
11h 04m	19h 35m	8h 31m	TGV INOUI, TER	Booking
11h 04m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 6614 13h 00m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 59 min 13h 59m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 8547 14h 08m Massy Tgv 16h 15m Bordeaux Saint-Jean 17h 32m Dax 1h11 18h 43m Dax TER 67102 19h 00m Puyoo 19h 11m Orthez 19h 23m Artix 19h 35m Pau
11h 10m	20h 25m	9h 15m	OUIGO, INTERCITES	Booking
11h 10m Lyon Part Dieu OUIGO 7867 11h 49m Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud 12h 30m Nimes Pont Du Gard 12h 56m Montpellier Sud De France 1h14 14h 10m Montpellier Saint-Roch INTERCITES 60417 15h 35m Narbonne 17h 45m Toulouse Matabiau 20 min 18h 05m Toulouse Matabiau INTERCITES 14157 19h 15m Lannemezan 19h 39m Tarbes 19h 56m Lourdes 20h 25m Pau
12h 00m	21h 09m	9h 09m	TGV INOUI, TER	Booking
12h 00m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 6616 13h 58m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 1h47 15h 45m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 8549 17h 33m Angouleme 18h 12m Bordeaux Saint-Jean 19h 30m Dax 48 min 20h 18m Dax TER 67236 20h 35m Puyoo 20h 45m Orthez 20h 57m Artix 21h 09m Pau
15h 04m	22h 34m	7h 30m	TGV INOUI	Booking
15h 04m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 6622 17h 08m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 57 min 18h 05m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 8593 20h 14m Bordeaux Saint-Jean 21h 35m Dax 22h 10m Orthez 22h 34m Pau
19h 04m	8h 33m	13h 29m	TGV INOUI, INTERCITES	Booking
19h 04m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 6630 21h 00m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 40 min 21h 40m Paris Austerlitz INTERCITES 3731 22h 42m Les Aubrais 5h 47m Biganos Facture 6h 38m Dax 6h 56m Saint-Vincent-De-Tyrosse 7h 16m Bayonne 8h 05m Orthez 8h 33m Pau

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Train timetables Lyon-Pau Saturday 23 May 2026

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