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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Lugano is to drive which costs SFr 160 - SFr 240 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Lugano is to drive which takes 11h 47m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 240.

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 - Matabiau Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.

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 .

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 SNCF Voyages, 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 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 50m.

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 SNCF Voyages, 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?

There are 4484+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Pau to Lugano by train, bus, 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 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
Drive 1,024 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pau to Luganocar 1,024 km
11h 47m
CHF 162–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus
18h 50m
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
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 27m
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulousebus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus
19h 45m
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 45m
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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 56m
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane LDE - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 58m
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane TLS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 29m

Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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6h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 95Cheapest 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 and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 18h 50m.

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