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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Mainz is to bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 23h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Mainz central train station via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Pau to Mainz?

The distance between Pau and Mainz is 1350 km. The road distance is 1226.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Mainz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 40m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Pau to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pau to Mainz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Mainz?

The best way to get from Pau to Mainz is to train via Paris which takes 10h 40m and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €320 - €850 and takes 7h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 23h 20m.

Where does the Pau to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pau to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pau to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Mainz is 1226 km. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Pau to Mainz.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Pau to Mainz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Pau to Mainz by train (TGV), bus, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
10h 40m
€274–512
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus N765
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus N1151
23h 20m
€99–173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Luxembourgbus
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
4. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhofbus 800
5. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
22h 56m
Drive 1,226.1 km
1. Drive from Pau to Mainzcar 1,226.1 km
13h 2m
€190–274
Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PUF - FRA
7h 3m
€325–805
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
11h 39m
€305–503
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIQ - FRA
6h 25m
€134–410
Bus, bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
3. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
9h 40m
€117–311

Pau to Mainz by train, foot, and subway

29Weekly Services

10h 40mAverage Duration

€274Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,349.8 km
Duration: 10h 40m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, Air France, Twin Jet, and Lufthansa fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Frankfurt (FRA) 4 times a day.

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