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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Zurich is to bus via Lyon which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 17h 5m.

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 400.

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 Zürich HB via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Pau to Zurich?

The distance between Pau and Zurich is 1383 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 1m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m 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 1m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 17h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 270 - SFr 550 and takes 6h 50m.

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
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
10h 1m
CHF 230–454
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 54–68
Drive 1,096.7 km
1. Drive from Pau to Zurichcar 1,096.7 km
10h 47m
CHF 173–249
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PUF - ZRH
6h 50m
CHF 278–531
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 8m
CHF 119–261
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 FlixBus 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 115–391
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 39m
CHF 298–756
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 38m
CHF 102–277
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 42m
CHF 84–304

Pau to Zurich by train, subway, and foot

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10h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,383.4 km
Duration: 10h 1m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Zürich HB via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 10h 1m. 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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