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 65 - SFr 140 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 8m and costs SFr 130 - 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 Bus Station via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.

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.

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 and costs SFr 290 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 10h 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 and costs SFr 290 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 140 and takes 18h 50m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 280 - SFr 700 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Pau to Zurich bus arrive?

Pau to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Pau to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Pau to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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
CHF 294–501
Bus via Zürich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 10m
CHF 61–106
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 66–131
Drive 1,096.7 km
1. Drive from Pau to Zurichcar 1,096.7 km
10h 47m
CHF 172–248
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PUF - ZRH
6h 50m
CHF 283–654
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 222–425
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 8m
CHF 137–404
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 39m
CHF 266–774
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 32m
CHF 118–288
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 18m
CHF 114–313
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 41m
CHF 100–333

Pau to Zurich by train, subway, and foot

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10hAverage Duration

CHF 294Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,383.4 km
Duration: 10h

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Zurich Bus Station via Bayonne in around 18h 50m.

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