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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Geneva is to bus via Toulouse which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 32m.

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 10m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Geneva?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.

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 Toulouse Matabiau and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Pau to Geneva?

The distance between Pau and Geneva is 788 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 which takes 10h 3m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Geneva?

The best way to get from Pau to Geneva is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Pau to Geneva bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pau to Geneva train arrive?

Pau to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Pau to Geneva?

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

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

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

Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
best
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 10m
CHF 114–295
Bus via Toulouse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulousebus FlixBus S786 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Annemassebus FlixBus N1156
14h 32m
CHF 60–118
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 3m
CHF 169–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 30m
CHF 65–130
Drive 818.9 km
1. Drive from Pau to Genevacar 818.9 km
7h 59m
CHF 134–193
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 28m
CHF 83–237
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 7m
CHF 296–653
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 16m
CHF 134–325
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 92–224
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 18m
CHF 127–274

Pau to Geneva by train

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Distance: 788 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Geneve via Toulouse Matabiau and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Geneva - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–130 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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