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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 17h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Bern is to fly and train which takes 8h 15m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 340.

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 and arriving at Bern via Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

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 Est and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Pau to Bern?

The distance between Pau and Bern is 1398 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 11h 1m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m 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 11h 1m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 150 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Pau to Bern bus arrive?

Pau to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse 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 29m 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 331+ 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 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel SbbTgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
11h 1m
CHF 144–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to BayonneFlixBus N1137 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to BernBlaBlaCar Bus
17h 20m
CHF 56–95
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from Pau to ToulouseFlixBus S786 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to BernFlixBus N1156
17h 15m
CHF 61–142
Drive 976.3 km
1. Drive from Pau to Bern976.3 km
9h 29m
CHF 156–224
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Basel (BSL)PUF - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
11h 54m
CHF 141–651
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
4. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
13h 20m
CHF 98–313
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Basel (BSL)TLS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
8h 26m
CHF 87–261
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)BOD - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
8h 56m
CHF 94–300
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)TLS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
9h 14m
CHF 80–236
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)LDE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
8h 15m
CHF 105–337
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)PUF - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
3. Take the train from Genève to Bern
9h 21m
CHF 299–705

Pau to Bern by train, foot, and subway

8Weekly Services

11h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,397.9 km
Duration: 11h 1m

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, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Bern via Toulouse in around 17h 15m.

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