There are 5 ways to get from Arcachon to Pau by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Facture Biganos to PauTer
3h 24m€33–107Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St JeanTer
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Pau - Technopôle HéliparcBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 33m€25–64Drive 194.7 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Pau194.7 km
2h 54m€30–43Train via Dax
- Take the train from Facture Biganos to DaxTer
- Take the train from Dax to PauTer
4h 4m€32–112Train, bus via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St JeanTer
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to PauN765
4h 45m€28–48
Arcachon to Pau by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Pau is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Pau is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Pau. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Pau via Facture Biganos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Arcachon and Pau is 212 km. The road distance is 194.7 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Pau without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Arcachon to Pau, including transfers.
Arcachon to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Facture Biganos station.
Arcachon to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcachon to Pau is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Arcachon to Pau.
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What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Pau, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Facture Biganos to Pau 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Facture Biganos to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–70
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- Rail 1st Class
- €17–24
Train from Facture Biganos to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €18–27
- Rail 1st Class
- €28–40
Train from Dax to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- Rail 1st Class
- €22–35
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Dax to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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