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 70 - SFr 130 and takes 19h.

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 7h 58m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 320.

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 and arriving at Basel SBB via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

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 2m.

How far is it from Pau to Basel?

The distance between Pau and Basel is 1354 km. The road distance is 959.7 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 2m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m 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 FlixBus, depart from Pau 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 2m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 240 - SFr 650 and takes 17h 16m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 19h.

Where does the Pau to Basel bus arrive?

Pau to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Narbonne 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 960 km. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Pau to Basel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 576+ hotels available in Basel.

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, 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 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 2m
CHF 237–462
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Narbonnebus FlixBus N716 / ...
2. Take the bus from Narbonne to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
19h
CHF 72–122
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
17h 19m
CHF 132–340
Drive 959.7 km
1. Drive from Pau to Baselcar 959.7 km
11h 4m
CHF 152–219
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Basel (BSL)plane PUF - BSL
17h 16m
CHF 245–641
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 212–369
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
8h 19m
CHF 325–952
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 29m
CHF 145–411
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 123–320
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
8h 2m
CHF 115–309

Pau to Basel by train, foot, and subway

29Weekly Services

9h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,353.7 km
Duration: 9h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, Air France flies from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Basel (BSL) once daily.

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