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 - €140 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 8h 5m and costs €95 - €330.

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 8h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Pau?

The distance between Basel and Pau is 1295 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 8h 48m and costs €250 - €420.

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 €250 - €420. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €260 - €850 and takes 11h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 20m.

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 8m 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 678+ 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), train, bus, car, or plane

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 Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Pautrain Tgv
8h 48m
€258–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Narbonnebus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Narbonne to Paubus FlixBus N716 / ...
18h 20m
€79–139
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 Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
17h 30m
€137–339
Drive 959.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Paucar 959.5 km
11h 8m
€164–237
Fly Basel to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane BSL - PUF
11h 10m
€265–806
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
€254–554
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane ZRH - PUF
8h 39m
€325–1,198
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
8h 5m
€97–322
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
8h 12m
€98–336
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 6m
€145–408
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
8h 21m
€334–817

Basel to Pau by train and subway (TGV)

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8h 48mAverage Duration

€258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,295.5 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, Air France and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) twice daily.

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