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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Pau is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 23h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Pau is to fly and train which takes 7h 14m and costs €150 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Pau. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Pau via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Pau. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Pau via Saarbrücken Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Mainz to Pau?

The distance between Mainz and Pau is 1319 km. The road distance is 1224 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Pau without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 50m and costs €120 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Mainz to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Pau bus from?

Mainz to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Pau train from?

Mainz to Pau train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Pau?

The best way to get from Mainz to Pau is to train via Paris which takes 10h 50m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 23h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €310 - €900 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Mainz to Pau bus arrive?

Mainz to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Mainz to Pau train arrive?

Mainz to Pau train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Pau is 1224 km. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from Mainz to Pau.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Pau?

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Mainz to Pau - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Pau by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Est82
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PauTgv
10h 50m
€122–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to BordeauxFlixBus N1151
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to PauN765
23h 30m
€75–160
Drive 1,224 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Pau1,224 km
12h 58m
€191–275
Fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)FRA - PUF
7h 47m
€319–864
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to PauTer
13h 53m
€186–395
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
23h 43m
€97–222
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)FRA - BIQ
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Pau
7h 14m
€157–398
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)FRA - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
8h 13m
€133–310
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)FRA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
8h 24m
€146–364

Mainz to Pau by train, subway, and foot

19Weekly Services

10h 50mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,318.5 km
Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Pau, France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Pau via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Pau via Bordeaux in around 23h 30m.

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