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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Pau is to bus which costs €35 - €120 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Pau is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €460 - €950.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Pau. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Pau via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Pau. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Pau via Lille Europe and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Pau?

The distance between Dunkirk and Pau is 1114 km. The road distance is 1045.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Pau without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €100 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Dunkirk to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Pau bus from?

Dunkirk to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dunkerque station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Pau train from?

Dunkirk to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Pau?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Pau is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Pau bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Pau train arrive?

Dunkirk to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Pau is 1046 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Dunkirk to Pau.

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

Book your Dunkirk to Pau train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Dunkirk to Pau bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Pau?

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

There are 12 ways to get from Dunkirk to Pau by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to PauTgv
8h 25m
€103–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Pau - Technopôle HéliparcBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 40m
€37–117
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1751
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to PauN765
15h 15m
€68–113
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the night train from Paris Austerlitz to Pau3731
14h 43m
€184–403
Drive 1,045.9 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Pau1,045.9 km
10h 10m
€160–230
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)CDG - PUF
5h 39m
€460–906
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)ORY - LDE
7h 49m
€115–309
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LIL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
8h 9m
€102–295
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LIL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
8h 22m
€90–314
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)CDG - BIQ
4. Take the train from Bayonne to Pau
7h 26m
€168–453
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)ORY - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
9h 18m
€116–315
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRU - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
9h 51m
€128–347

Dunkirk to Pau by train

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8h 25mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,114.4 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Pau via Lille Europe and Massy Tgv in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Pau via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 15h 15m.

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