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 15m.

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 1m and costs €80 - €370.

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 15m.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs €110 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m 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 17m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 21h 15m.

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 14m 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

There are 11 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 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe HbfTgv
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
9h 17m
€111–370
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train station108 / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
21h 30m
€74–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bordeaux
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Karlsruhe central train station
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint108 / ...
21h 15m
€104–154
Drive 1,183.3 km
1. Drive from Pau to Heidelberg1,183.3 km
12h 14m
€180–260
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Frankfurt (FRA)PUF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
7h 31m
€249–874
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof83 / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
11h 26m
€150–411
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Frankfurt (FRA)TLS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
8h 4m
€140–323
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)TLS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
8h 15m
€104–285
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)LDE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
7h 1m
€82–363
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)BOD - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
8h 40m
€101–327
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Frankfurt (FRA)BOD - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
8h 28m
€148–385

Pau to Heidelberg by train, foot, and subway

28Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pau to Heidelberg.

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Distance: 1,345.1 km
Duration: 9h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Bordeaux and Karlsruhe central train station in around 21h 15m.

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