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 - €130 and takes 17h 10m.

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 40m and costs €340 - €950.

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 - Technopôle Héliparc via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

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, Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

How far is it from Bern to Pau?

The distance between Bern and Pau is 1465 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 Paris which takes 11h 46m and costs €250 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 11h 46m 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 FlixBus, 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 Paris which takes 11h 46m and costs €250 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Bern to Pau bus arrive?

Bern to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne 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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Bern to Pau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bern 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Pautrain Tgv
11h 46m
€258–463
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 10m
€64–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
16h 8m
€110–197
Drive 971.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Paucar 971.7 km
9h 40m
€166–240
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 40m
€345–927
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 Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain Ter
14h 45m
€214–423
Train to Basel, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
8h 51m
€124–353
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
8h 57m
€115–392
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 38m
€122–347
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
9h 44m
€123–326
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 37m
€334–745

Bern to Pau by train, subway, and foot

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11h 46mAverage Duration

€258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,465.1 km
Duration: 11h 46m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Pau via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 17h 10m.

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