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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Bern is to bus via Toulouse which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Bern is to train and fly which takes 8h 31m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 410.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Bern. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Bern via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Bern. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Bern via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare de Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Pau to Bern?

The distance between Pau and Bern is 1396 km. The road distance is 976.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Bern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 23m and costs SFr 340 - SFr 800.

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

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Pau to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pau to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Pau to Bern?

The best way to get from Pau to Bern is to train via Paris which takes 10h 23m and costs SFr 340 - SFr 800. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 17h.

Where does the Pau to Bern bus arrive?

Pau to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.

Where does the Pau to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pau to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Bern is 976 km. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Pau to Bern.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 139+ hotels available in Bern.

Pau to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Pau to Bern 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 Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 23m
CHF 340–791
Bus via Toulouse
cheapest
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 bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bernbus
17h
CHF 67–127
Drive 976.3 km
1. Drive from Pau to Berncar 976.3 km
9h 33m
CHF 155–224
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Basel (BSL)plane PUF - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
18h 46m
CHF 277–813
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 Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
13h 23m
CHF 204–436
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bayonnebus FlixBus S786 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Bernbus FlixBus N1149
17h 25m
CHF 72–136
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 Flughafen to Berntrain
8h 31m
CHF 146–409
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PUF - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain
9h 18m
CHF 309–815
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
9h 29m
CHF 116–359
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane TLS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
9h 16m
CHF 124–379
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
4. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain
10h 25m
CHF 154–546

Pau to Bern by train, subway, and foot

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10h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 340Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,395.5 km
Duration: 10h 23m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Bern via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Basel SBB in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bern via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Geneva - Bus Station in around 17h.

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