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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 19h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 8h 42m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 700.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Lugano via Toulouse and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Lugano via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare de Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Pau to Lugano?

The distance between Pau and Lugano is 1548 km. The road distance is 1024 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Lugano without a car is to train via Paris which takes 12h 50m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 950.

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

It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Pau to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Lugano bus from?

Pau to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Pau to Lugano?

The best way to get from Pau to Lugano is to train via Paris which takes 12h 50m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 19h 30m.

Where does the Pau to Lugano bus arrive?

Pau to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where does the Pau to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pau to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Lugano is 1024 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Pau to Lugano.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Pau to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Pau to Lugano 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 Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
12h 50m
CHF 313–948
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BOD - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 51m
CHF 65–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus
19h 30m
CHF 70–139
Drive 1,024 km
1. Drive from Pau to Luganocar 1,024 km
11h 47m
CHF 163–235
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PUF - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 42m
CHF 266–672
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
4. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
17h 24m
CHF 276–721
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulouse Matabiaubus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Turinbus
3. Take the bus from Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzano to Milan Malpensa Airportbus
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain S50
20h 33m
CHF 73–146
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PUF - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
9h 40m
CHF 194–533
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane TLS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 44m
CHF 87–246

Pau to Lugano by train, subway, and foot

1Weekly Services

12h 50mAverage Duration

CHF 313Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,547.8 km
Duration: 12h 50m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Lugano via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Basel SBB in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lugano via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Toulouse, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 19h 30m.

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