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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Bern is to bus via Lyon which costs SFr 50 - SFr 150 and takes 15h 30m.

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 7h 57m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 600.

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 Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

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 10h 57m.

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 10h 57m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 57m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc 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 57m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 150 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Pau to Bern bus arrive?

Pau to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus 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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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 Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 57m
CHF 149–329
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 30m
CHF 52–142
Drive 976.3 km
1. Drive from Pau to Berncar 976.3 km
9h 33m
CHF 153–220
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 Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 57m
CHF 306–580
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 20m
CHF 98–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Bernbus FlixBus N1149
17h 15m
CHF 56–114
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
11h 55m
CHF 300–756
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 22m
CHF 287–633
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 49m
CHF 86–269
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 26m
CHF 120–407
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 23m
CHF 84–239

Pau to Bern by train, foot, and subway

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10h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,397.6 km
Duration: 10h 57m

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 10h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bern via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 15h 30m.

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