The average train between Basel and Pau takes 17h 13m and the fastest train takes 9h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 Basel and Pau. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Pau at 6:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 17h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pau. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Pau station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.
Basel to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pau station.
Book your Basel to Pau train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Pau is 777.7 km. The road distance is 1,347 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Pau via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 41m.