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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Pau is to bus via Paris which costs €80 - €150 and takes 18h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Pau is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €500 - €1200.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Pau. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Pau via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Pau. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Pau via Magenta, Saint-Lazare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Pau?

The distance between Rotterdam and Pau is 1221 km. The road distance is 1188.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Pau without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €300 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Rotterdam to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Pau bus from?

Rotterdam to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Pau train from?

Rotterdam to Pau train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Pau?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Pau is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €300 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 18h 9m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Pau bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Pau train arrive?

Rotterdam to Pau train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Pau is 1188 km. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Rotterdam to Pau.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Pau?

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Rotterdam to Pau - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 12 ways to get from Rotterdam to Pau by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, night 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Pautrain Tgv
8h 24m
€307–502
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Paubus N765
18h 9m
€81–142
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the night train from Paris Austerlitz to Paunighttrain 3731
15h 30m
€276–531
Drive 1,188.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Paucar 1,188.5 km
11h 54m
€213–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 45m
€85–168
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane AMS - PUF
7h 49m
€388–915
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane AMS - BIQ
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain
7h 15m
€124–390
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane CDG - PUF
6h 15m
€529–1,181
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane AMS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
8h 20m
€134–336
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
8h 9m
€138–355
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRU - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
9h 24m
€123–357
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane ORY - LDE
7h 57m
€228–488

Rotterdam to Pau by train and subway

29Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

€307Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,220.7 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Pau, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Pau via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Pau via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 18h 9m.

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