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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 16h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Geneve via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Pau to Geneva?

The distance between Pau and Geneva is 1273 km. The road distance is 818.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Geneva without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 7m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Pau to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Geneva bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pau to Geneva train from?

Pau to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Geneva?

The best way to get from Pau to Geneva is to train via Paris which takes 9h 7m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Pau to Geneva bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pau to Geneva train arrive?

Pau to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Geneva is 819 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Pau to Geneva.

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

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Pau to Geneva - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Pau to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
9h 7m
CHF 247–384
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Lyonbus FlixBus N716
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 9m
CHF 56–98
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 20m
CHF 58–114
Drive 818.9 km
1. Drive from Pau to Genevacar 818.9 km
7h 59m
CHF 130–187
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
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
6h 31m
CHF 72–206
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
10h 39m
CHF 157–294
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
6h 43m
CHF 288–663
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane TLS - GVA
6h 17m
CHF 81–227
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
7h 49m
CHF 116–375
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIQ - GVA
5h 8m
CHF 103–306
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
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 train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
8h 53m
CHF 114–266

Pau to Geneva by train and subway (TGV)

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9h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,273.4 km
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Pau, France and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Pau to Geneve via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Geneva - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 13h 20m.

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