The average train between Bern and Pau takes 18h 30m and the fastest train takes 12h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 Bern and Pau. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Pau at 6:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 18h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Pau. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Pau station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
Bern to Pau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Pau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pau station.
Book your Bern to Pau train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Bern and Pau is 733.1 km. The road distance is 1,094 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Pau via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 37m.