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 70 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Bern is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 420.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.

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, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

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 21m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m 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 21m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 16h 4m.

Where does the Pau to Bern bus arrive?

Pau to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland 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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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?

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Pau to Bern - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 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 21m
CHF 280–493
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N122 / ...
16h 4m
CHF 71–136
Drive 976.3 km
1. Drive from Pau to Berncar 976.3 km
9h 33m
CHF 156–226
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 36m
CHF 305–774
Train
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 22m
CHF 350–833
Train #2
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 24m
CHF 204–436
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulousebus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Lyonbus 716 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourgbus
16h 42m
CHF 72–125
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 30m
CHF 114–378
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Basel (BSL)plane TLS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 23m
CHF 132–409
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BIQ - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 4m
CHF 126–420
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 20m
CHF 362–845
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 139–384

Pau to Bern by train and subway

29Weekly Services

10h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 280Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,395.6 km
Duration: 10h 21m

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, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bern via Lyon in around 16h 4m.

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