The average train between Chamonix and Pau takes 22h 19m and the fastest train takes 21h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix 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 twice daily between Chamonix and Pau. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Pau at 6:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and take an average of 22h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Pau. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Pau station via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 19m.
Chamonix to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Chamonix to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pau station.
Book your Chamonix to Pau train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Chamonix and Pau is 641.4 km. The road distance is 1,436 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Pau via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Massy Tgv in around 14h 2m.