What is the travel distance from Madrid to Pau?

Madrid and Pau are 263 miles (424 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Madrid to Pau start their journey at Madrid-Barajas Airport and wind up at Arrêt d'autobus Pau. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel 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 Clos Lapeyre, Musée Bernadotte, Pau Château National Museum, Casino de Pau Groupe Tranchant and Funiculaire de Pau.

Bus Madrid to Pau from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Pau on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Avenida de América Metro	12h 44m	11:44pm	Pau	Cheapest
ALSA Supra + ALSA	Bus	3:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h 29m	11:44pm	Pau	Fastest
	Bus	11:00am	Avenida de América Metro	12h 44m	11:44pm	Pau	No tags
	Bus	8:50pm	Madrid (South)	14h 10m	11:00am	Pau	No tags
	Bus	1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	10h 29m	11:44pm	Pau	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Madrid 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 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

263 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $162	Average Duration12h 44m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$51 - $51	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Pau?

Stops in Madrid

A
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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B
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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C
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

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

ALSA

4.5/560,825 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,159 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid to Pau by bus

What is the travel distance from Madrid to Pau?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid 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.

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The cheapest trip from Madrid to Pau was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $88 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Pau based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.