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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Pau is to bus via Toulouse which costs €40 - €140 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Pau is to bus and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €250 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Pau. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Grenoble - Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Pau. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Pau via Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Pau?

The distance between Chamonix and Pau is 740 km. The road distance is 847.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Pau without a car is to train via Antony which takes 12h 49m and costs €160 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Chamonix to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Pau bus from?

Chamonix to Pau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Pau train from?

Chamonix to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Pau?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Pau is to train via Antony which takes 12h 49m and costs €160 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Chamonix to Pau bus arrive?

Chamonix to Pau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Pau train arrive?

Chamonix to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Massy TGV station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Pau is 848 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Chamonix to Pau.

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

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Chamonix to Pau - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Chamonix to Pau by bus, plane, train (TGV), car, 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.

Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
6h 43m
€257–647
Bus via Toulouse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
14h 30m
€40–132
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet to Massy TGVtrain 081G
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Pautrain Tgv
12h 49m
€160–445
Drive 847.7 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Paucar 847.7 km
8h 30m
€131–189
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane GVA - PUF
8h 33m
€224–678
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain
8h 10m
€70–364
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
9h 8m
€65–203
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
9h 37m
€73–252
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Geneva Airportbus
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 22m
€70–263
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
8h 58m
€67–234
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain Ter
13h 37m
€106–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Paubus FlixBus N716
15h 15m
€68–117

Chamonix to Pau by train

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12h 49mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 740.5 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Pau, France?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Pau via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, and Massy Tgv in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Grenoble - Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 14h 30m.

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