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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Pau is to bus via Brive-la-Gaillarde which costs €45 - €120 and takes 16h 15m.

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 €240 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Pau. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Pau via Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

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 St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Pau?

The distance between Chamonix and Pau is 736 km. The road distance is 843.8 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 48m and costs €150 - €370.

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 - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Pau train from?

Chamonix to Pau train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St 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 48m and costs €150 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 5m.

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 TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Pau is 844 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m 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 - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)LYS - PUF
6h 43m
€247–582
Bus via Brive-la-Gaillarde
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde
3. Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Pau
16h 15m
€46–114
Train via Antony (TGV)
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Massy TgvTgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to PauTgv
12h 48m
€150–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to PauFlixBus N716
14h 5m
€68–102
Drive 843.8 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Pau843.8 km
8h 19m
€131–189
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)GVA - PUF
8h 6m
€223–526
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)LYS - BIQ
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Pau
8h 10m
€95–336
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LYS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
9h 9m
€71–218
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
9h 30m
€74–222
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
8h 53m
€70–216
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)GVA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
8h 32m
€67–222
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to PauTer
13h 37m
€97–189

Chamonix to Pau by train (TGV)

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12h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 736.3 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, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Massy Tgv in around 12h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Pau via Grenoble in around 14h 5m.

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