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 7h 57m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 500.

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 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 110 - SFr 390.

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 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 57m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs SFr 55 - 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 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 342+ 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 Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 57m
CHF 119–381
Bus via Toulouse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulousebus FlixBus S786 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Bernbus FlixBus N1156
17h 15m
CHF 56–142
Drive 976.3 km
1. Drive from Pau to Berncar 976.3 km
9h 33m
CHF 157–227
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 277–496
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 97–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1137 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 20m
CHF 56–94
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 358–672
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 302–733
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 48m
CHF 87–275
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 120–491
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 84–256

Pau to Bern by train, foot, and subway

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10h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,397.9 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 to Bern via Toulouse in around 17h 15m.

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