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 23
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 28
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:10 PM 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 6 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

496 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $275	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$71 - $111	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Pau and Lyon?

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

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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FlixBus

3.5/511,407 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,815 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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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

11-21

$38

11-22

$65

Today

$72

11-24

No data

11-25

No data

11-26

No data

11-27

$54

11-28

$38

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 $113 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 2025-11-28.