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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Chamonix is to bus via Lyon which costs €65 - €130 and takes 17h 28m.

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 20m and costs €280 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Pau to Chamonix?

The distance between Pau and Chamonix is 740 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 and bus which takes 12h 51m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where does the Pau to Chamonix bus arrive?

Pau to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne 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 bus ticket from Pau to Chamonix?

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 4385+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Pau to Chamonix - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Pau to Chamonix by plane, bus, train, or car

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 - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
7h 20m
€280–647
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Lyonbus FlixBus N716
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 28m
€69–123
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Annecytrain Ter
4. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
12h 51m
€167–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bayonnebus FlixBus N716 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 25m
€73–148
Drive 844.4 km
1. Drive from Pau to Chamonixcar 844.4 km
8h 19m
€130–187
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 - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 27m
€99–379
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 Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
8h 46m
€111–289
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 - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
9h 31m
€93–244
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 Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
8h 32m
€124–299

Pau to Chamonix by train and bus

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12h 51mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 739.8 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Pau to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 16h 25m.

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