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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Chamonix is to bus via Toulouse which costs €40 - €130 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 7h 12m and costs €260 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Chamonix station. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Chamonix - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Toulouse Matabiau, Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

How far is it from Pau to Chamonix?

The distance between Pau and Chamonix is 739 km. The road distance is 844.4 km.

How do I travel from Pau to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Pau to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 13h 48m and costs €95 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Pau to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Chamonix bus from?

Pau to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Chamonix train from?

Pau to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Pau to Chamonix is to train which takes 13h 48m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Pau to Chamonix bus arrive?

Pau to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where does the Pau to Chamonix train arrive?

Pau to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Pau to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Chamonix is 844 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Pau to Chamonix.

How do I get a train ticket from Pau to Chamonix?

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

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Pau to Chamonix - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Pau to Chamonix by plane, bus, train (TGV), car, 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.

Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PUF - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonixbus
7h 12m
€269–615
Bus via Toulouse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus Stationbus
14h 20m
€40–125
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 St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
13h 48m
€96–198
Drive 844.4 km
1. Drive from Pau to Chamonixcar 844.4 km
8h 19m
€130–188
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
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 bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonixbus
8h 15m
€75–354
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane PUF - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonixbus
8h 42m
€230–491
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonixbus
9h 23m
€70–199
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
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 bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonixbus
9h 18m
€71–254
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
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 bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonixbus
8h 53m
€72–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Grenoblebus FlixBus N716
2. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
16h
€81–112

Pau to Chamonix by train

6Weekly Trains

13h 48mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 738.7 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Pau, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Pau to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Toulouse Matabiau, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 13h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Chamonix - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Grenoble - Bus Station in around 14h 20m.

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