What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Pau?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pau is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 17h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Pau?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Pau is to train and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €150 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pau. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Pau via Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Pau?

The distance between Basel and Pau is 1296 km. The road distance is 958.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Pau without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Pau without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 48m and costs €270 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Pau?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Basel to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pau bus from?

Basel to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pau train from?

Basel to Pau train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Pau?

The best way to get from Basel to Pau is to train via Paris which takes 8h 48m and costs €270 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 17h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €300 - €850 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Basel to Pau bus arrive?

Basel to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Basel to Pau train arrive?

Basel to Pau train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Pau is 959 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Basel to Pau.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Pau?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Pau?

Book your Basel to Pau bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Pau?

There are 751+ hotels available in Pau.

Basel to Pau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Pau. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Pau by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Pautrain Tgv
8h 48m
€276–437
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellierbus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
17h 2m
€78–142
Drive 958.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Paucar 958.6 km
11h 7m
€168–243
Fly Basel to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane BSL - PUF
7h 51m
€305–806
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain Ter
15h 39m
€275–575
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
17h 29m
€137–360
Fly Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain
6h 42m
€106–361
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
7h 46m
€100–316
Fly Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
7h 42m
€111–347
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
9h 5m
€163–445
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane SXB - LDE
6h 28m
€159–321

Basel to Pau by train and subway (TGV)

2Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

€276Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,295.6 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Pau, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Pau via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 17h 2m.

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