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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pau is to bus via Lyon which costs €55 - €120 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Pau is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs €250 - €850.

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 Lyon and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

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 St Louis and arriving at Pau via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Basel to Pau?

The distance between Basel and Pau is 1347 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 46m and costs €210 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis 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 46m and costs €210 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 19h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €250 - €850 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Basel to Pau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Pau train arrive?

Basel to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg 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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Basel to Pau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Pau by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Pautrain Tgv
9h 46m
€216–412
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Toulousebus 716 / ...
3. Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Paubus
19h 35m
€57–118
Drive 959.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Paucar 959.5 km
11h 8m
€167–241
Fly Basel to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane BSL - PUF
7h 35m
€255–806
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve 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
14h 56m
€222–435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 42m
€80–117
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 19m
€341–825
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 45m
€84–282
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 53m
€75–311
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
€100–311

Basel to Pau by train, subway, and foot

28Weekly Services

9h 46mAverage Duration

€216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,347.2 km
Duration: 9h 46m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Pau via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pau via Lyon, Toulouse, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 19h 35m.

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