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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €100 - €160 and takes 21h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 7h 33m and costs €220 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Bordeaux and Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Pau to Heidelberg?

The distance between Pau and Heidelberg is 1345 km. The road distance is 1183.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 19m and costs €110 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Pau to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Heidelberg bus from?

Pau to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Pau to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Pau to Heidelberg is to train via Paris which takes 9h 19m and costs €110 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 21h 14m.

Where does the Pau to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Pau to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Pau to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pau to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Heidelberg is 1183 km. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from Pau to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Pau to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Pau to Heidelberg?

Book your Pau to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1180+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
9h 19m
€112–434
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 108 / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
21h 30m
€64–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 108 / ...
21h 14m
€104–154
Drive 1,183.3 km
1. Drive from Pau to Heidelbergcar 1,183.3 km
12h 20m
€182–263
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PUF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 33m
€229–662
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
11h 15m
€162–441
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane PUF - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 59m
€154–766
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TLS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 4m
€134–346
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BOD - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 30m
€142–378
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane TLS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 26m
€98–276

Pau to Heidelberg by train, foot, and subway

28Weekly Services

9h 19mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,344.8 km
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Pau, France and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Pau to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Bordeaux and Karlsruhe central train station in around 21h 14m.

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