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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Pau is to train and bus which costs €80 - €170 and takes 23h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Pau is to train and fly which takes 9h 8m and costs €370 - €900.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Pau. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Pau via Bielefeld Brackwede train station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Pau. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Pau via Essen Hbf, Paris Nord and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Pau?

The distance between Paderborn and Pau is 1527 km. The road distance is 1417.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Pau without a car is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs €180 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 12h 44m to get from Paderborn to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Pau bus from?

Paderborn to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Pau train from?

Paderborn to Pau train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Pau?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Pau is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs €180 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 22h 20m.

Where does the Paderborn to Pau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paderborn to Pau train arrive?

Paderborn to Pau train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Pau is 1417 km. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Paderborn to Pau.

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

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

Book your Paderborn to Pau bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Pau?

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Paderborn to Pau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Paderborn to Pau by train (Eurostar, 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 Paderborn Hbf to Essen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nord
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to PauTgv
12h 44m
€183–501
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
23h 9m
€83–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N71
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to PauN765
22h 20m
€101–183
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paris Nord
3. Take the night train from Paris Austerlitz to Pau
19h 31m
€216–596
Drive 1,417.3 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Pau1,417.3 km
13h 26m
€218–315
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)DUS - PUF
9h 8m
€374–897
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hannover Flughafen
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)HAJ - PUF
9h 19m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)FRA - PUF
10h 39m
€313–948
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)FRA - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
11h 6m
€167–368
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)FRA - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
11h 18m
€170–422

Paderborn to Pau by train

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12h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,527 km
Duration: 12h 44m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Pau via Essen Hbf, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, and Massy Tgv in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Pau via Bielefeld Brackwede train station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 22h 20m.

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