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 65 - SFr 130 and takes 17h 15m.

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 32m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 440.

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 Car Terminal Neufeld via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Geneva Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 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 Gare de Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Pau to Bern?

The distance between Pau and Bern is 1395 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 22m and costs SFr 350 - SFr 850.

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m 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 22m and costs SFr 350 - SFr 850. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Pau to Bern bus arrive?

Pau to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau 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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Where can I stay near 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 Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 22m
CHF 350–827
Bus via Geneva
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 Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus
16h 30m
CHF 68–129
Drive 976.3 km
1. Drive from Pau to Berncar 976.3 km
9h 33m
CHF 155–223
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 276–739
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 22m
CHF 207–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulousebus FlixBus S786 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Bernbus FlixBus N1156
17h 15m
CHF 68–124
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 32m
CHF 153–436
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 348–813
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 30m
CHF 123–366
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 15m
CHF 131–377
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Pau to Biarritzbus
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 46m
CHF 155–484

Pau to Bern by train, subway, and foot

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10h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 350Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,395.4 km
Duration: 10h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Geneva Bus Station in around 16h 30m.

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