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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 18h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 410.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Lyon Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Pau to Zurich?

The distance between Pau and Zurich is 1386 km. The road distance is 1096.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 17m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Pau to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pau to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Zurich?

The best way to get from Pau to Zurich is to train via Paris which takes 10h 17m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 150 and takes 17h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 250 - SFr 450 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Pau to Zurich bus arrive?

Pau to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Pau to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pau to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Zurich is 1097 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Pau to Zurich.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Pau to Zurich 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
10h 17m
CHF 139–295
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 95
17h 5m
CHF 57–144
Drive 1,096.7 km
1. Drive from Pau to Zurichcar 1,096.7 km
10h 47m
CHF 175–253
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PUF - ZRH
6h 49m
CHF 252–446
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 Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
14h 10m
CHF 119–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Zurich Bus Stationbus N1149
18h 50m
CHF 76–124
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIQ - ZRH
6h 3m
CHF 116–404
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Basel (BSL)plane PUF - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
11h 38m
CHF 303–767
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
7h 31m
CHF 104–278
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Basel (BSL)plane TLS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 10m
CHF 82–266

Pau to Zurich by train, foot, and subway (TGV)

8Weekly Services

10h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,385.5 km
Duration: 10h 17m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Zuerich Hb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Lyon Perrache Bus Station in around 17h 5m.

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