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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Leiden is to bus via Paris which costs €75 - €140 and takes 19h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Leiden is to fly and train which takes 7h 27m and costs €480 - €1100.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Leiden?

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

How far is it from Pau to Leiden?

The distance between Pau and Leiden is 1258 km. The road distance is 1223 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €220 - €430.

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

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

Where do I catch the Pau to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pau to Leiden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Leiden?

The best way to get from Pau to Leiden is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €220 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 19h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €260 - €700 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Pau to Leiden bus arrive?

Pau to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Pau to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pau to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Leiden is 1223 km. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Pau to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Pau to Leiden by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, night train, train, car, 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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
9h 19m
€229–421
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to The Haguebus N1325 / ...
20h 51m
€77–120
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Pau to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N765
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to The Haguebus N802 / ...
19h 31m
€78–136
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Pau to Paris Austerlitznighttrain 3740
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
15h 53m
€250–531
Drive 1,223 km
1. Drive from Pau to Leidencar 1,223 km
12h 23m
€218–314
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane PUF - AMS
8h 41m
€267–671
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane PUF - CDG
2. Take the train from Airport Charles de Gaulle to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 27m
€484–1,031
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
9h 38m
€131–347
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane TLS - AMS
9h 30m
€129–357
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane TLS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 46m
€155–406

Pau to Leiden by train, foot, and subway

28Weekly Services

9h 19mAverage Duration

€229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,258.1 km
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Pau, France and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Pau to Leiden Centraal via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 19h 31m.

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