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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Pau is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Pau is to train and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs €290 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Pau. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Pau via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Pau. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Pau via Basel SBB, Mulhouse Ville, Marne La Vallee Chessy and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

How far is it from Bern to Pau?

The distance between Bern and Pau is 1421 km. The road distance is 971.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Pau without a car is to train via Antony which takes 12h 55m and costs €190 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Bern to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Pau bus from?

Bern to Pau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Pau train from?

Bern to Pau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Pau?

The best way to get from Bern to Pau is to train via Antony which takes 12h 55m and costs €190 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Bern to Pau bus arrive?

Bern to Pau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.

Where does the Bern to Pau train arrive?

Bern to Pau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Pau is 972 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Bern to Pau.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Pau?

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Bern to Pau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Pau by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Antony
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Pautrain Tgv
12h 55m
€194–518
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Paubus FlixBus N1137 / ...
17h 30m
€64–102
Drive 971.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Paucar 971.7 km
9h 40m
€169–244
Train to Basel, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane BSL - PUF
8h 43m
€380–752
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse 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 36m
€137–261
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from Bern to Toulousebus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Paubus FlixBus S786 / ...
17h 35m
€67–149
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane ZRH - PUF
8h 13m
€299–538
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
10h 2m
€94–295
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
9h 57m
€337–731
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
9h 37m
€91–276

Bern to Pau by train

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12h 55mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,421.5 km
Duration: 12h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Pau via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Massy Tgv in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Pau via Bayonne in around 17h 30m.

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