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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pau is to bus via Montpellier which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 3m.

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 €260 - €850.

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 45m.

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 45m and costs €220 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m 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 45m and costs €220 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €260 - €850 and takes 7h 35m.

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 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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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?

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Basel to Pau - 10 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 3m.

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Pau by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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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 45m
€223–452
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
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
€70–301
Bus via Montpellier
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 3m
€72–128
Drive 959.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Paucar 959.5 km
11h 8m
€168–243
Fly Basel to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane BSL - PUF
7h 35m
€265–806
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 Ter
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain Ter
14h 59m
€234–558
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Paubus
18h 50m
€71–149
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
€336–853
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 41m
€91–302
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 6m
€104–321

Basel to Pau by train, subway, and foot

28Weekly Services

9h 45mAverage Duration

€223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,347.2 km
Duration: 9h 45m

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 45m. 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 3m.

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