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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Pau is to bus which costs €100 - €250 and takes 22h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Pau is to train and fly which takes 8h and costs €270 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Pau. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Pau via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Pau. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Pau via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Reading to Pau?

The distance between Reading and Pau is 1287 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Pau without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Reading to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Pau bus from?

Reading to Pau bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Pau train from?

Reading to Pau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Pau?

The best way to get from Reading to Pau is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 22h 54m.

Where does the Reading to Pau bus arrive?

Reading to Pau bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Pau?

Pau is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 4:16 AM in Reading and 5:16 AM in Pau.

Where does the Reading to Pau train arrive?

Reading to Pau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Pau?

There are 636+ hotels available in Pau.

Reading to Pau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Pau by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, night train, car, car ferry, car train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PauTgv
10h 3m
€148–521
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
9h 27m
€94–285
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc
19h 56m
€110–484
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Station
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the night train from Paris Austerlitz to Pau
17h 17m
€255–731
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Pau
15h 19m
€146–472
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Pau
22h 54m
€106–245
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pau
12h 41m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)LHR - PUF
8h
€274–591
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LHR - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
8h 40m
€108–377
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LGW - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
9h 19m
€101–246
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)STN - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
9h 44m
€97–286

Reading to Pau by train, subway, and foot

28Weekly Services

10h 3mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,287.2 km
Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Pau, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Pau via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Pau via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 22h 54m.

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