The average train between Lyon and Pau takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Pau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Lyon and Pau. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Pau at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Pau. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Pau station via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
Lyon to Pau train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Pau train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Pau station.
Book your Lyon to Pau train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Pau is 493.3 km. The road distance is 776 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Pau via Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h 43m.