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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 130 and takes 18h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 51m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Basel. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Mulhouse and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Basel. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Basel Sbb via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Pau to Basel?

The distance between Pau and Basel is 1354 km. The road distance is 960.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 4m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Pau to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Basel bus from?

Pau to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Basel train from?

Pau to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Basel?

The best way to get from Pau to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 9h 4m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 130 and takes 18h 33m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 270 - SFr 750 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Pau to Basel bus arrive?

Pau to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where does the Pau to Basel train arrive?

Pau to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Basel is 961 km. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Pau to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Pau to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Pau to Basel 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 Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
9h 4m
CHF 123–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 33m
CHF 55–122
Drive 960.6 km
1. Drive from Pau to Baselcar 960.6 km
11h 6m
CHF 151–217
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Basel (BSL)plane PUF - BSL
10h 10m
CHF 277–749
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
12h 50m
CHF 95–276
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulouse Matabiaubus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Annemassebus
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
18h 38m
CHF 91–178
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Basel (BSL)plane TLS - BSL
6h 51m
CHF 68–225
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
7h 13m
CHF 65–293
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PUF - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 55m
CHF 271–612
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane TLS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
7h 58m
CHF 96–222

Pau to Basel by train, foot, and subway

28Weekly Services

9h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,354 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Pau, France and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Pau to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Basel, Brausebad via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Mulhouse, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 18h 33m.

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