The cheapest and fastest buses from Pau to Bordeaux
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pau to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pau to Bordeaux will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 10 buses that leave Pau for Bordeaux on Fri, Nov 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.







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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Pau to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pau to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €356.
Distance: 172 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price | €560 Average price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 56m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Pau to Bordeaux bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pau to Bordeaux buses for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 7h45 | 4:25 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 8h40 | 6:45 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 8h05 | 6:10 PM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 6h35 | 11:35 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 21 | |||||
51050 | 5:35 AM Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) | 2h45 | 8:20 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pau to Bordeaux
Buses from Pau to Bordeaux run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 172 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar from Pau to BordeauxYou can travel by bus between Pau to Bordeaux with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Pau to Bordeaux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pau to Bordeaux by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Pau, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc), Pau, Avenue de l'Université and Pau, Lycée St John Perse. When arriving in Bordeaux, you can end your journey in coach stations like Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean, Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc), which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Pau to Bordeaux
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 9, 11 Tram: C
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 9, 10 Train: TER, TGV
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