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 €40 - €130 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 €250 - €650.

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.

How far is it from Chamonix to Pau?

The distance between Chamonix and Pau is 740 km. The road distance is 847.6 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 bus and train which takes 13h 32m and costs €95 - €220.

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 does the Chamonix to Pau bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Pau is 848 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Chamonix to Pau.

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

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Where can I stay near Pau?

There are 632+ hotels available in Pau.

Chamonix to Pau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Chamonix to Pau by bus, plane, train, or car

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
€257–637
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
€44–122
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTer
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to PauTer
13h 32m
€96–220
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
€68–105
Drive 847.6 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Pau847.6 km
8h 26m
€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
€253–516
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 12m
€90–300
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 3m
€71–198
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 26m
€72–217
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 36m
€79–252
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 54m
€70–251

Chamonix to Pau by bus and train

21Weekly Services

13h 32mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 740.5 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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