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 33m.

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 5m and costs SFr 100 - 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 a week, and operate Friday and Saturday. 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 41m.

How far is it from Pau to Geneva?

The distance between Pau and Geneva is 931 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 41m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 41m 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 41m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 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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Pau to Geneva - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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
best
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 41m
CHF 155–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 30m
CHF 60–120
Drive 818.9 km
1. Drive from Pau to Genevacar 818.9 km
7h 59m
CHF 129–187
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 30m
CHF 71–216
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulousebus FlixBus S786 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Annemassebus FlixBus N1156
14h 33m
CHF 60–117
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 45m
CHF 311–681
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 80–227
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 48m
CHF 121–356
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 5m
CHF 108–296
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 55m
CHF 113–267

Pau to Geneva by train

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10h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 931.3 km
Duration: 10h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Geneva - Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 60–120 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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