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 €85 - €130 and takes 18h 20m.

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 41m and costs €85 - €320.

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 via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

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 9h 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Pau?

The distance between Basel and Pau is 1293 km. The road distance is 959.5 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 9h 19m and costs €90 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m 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 9h 19m and costs €90 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 18h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €750 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Basel to Pau bus arrive?

Basel to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Narbonne 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 3m 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 644+ hotels available in Pau.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PauTgv
9h 19m
€91–297
Fly Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
7h 43m
€69–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to NarbonneFlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Narbonne to PauFlixBus N716 / ...
18h 20m
€88–122
Drive 959.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pau959.5 km
11h 3m
€165–238
Fly Basel to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)BSL - PUF
7h 33m
€125–706
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to PauTer
15h 13m
€134–288
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle HéliparcBlaBlaCar Bus
19h 33m
€84–221
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)ZRH - PUF
8h 18m
€276–502
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
8h 1m
€72–271
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)SXB - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
8h 5m
€108–240
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)SXB - LDE
6h 41m
€88–314

Basel to Pau by train and subway (TGV)

1Weekly Services

9h 19mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,293.4 km
Duration: 9h 19m

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 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pau via Narbonne in around 18h 20m.

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