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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Pau is to bus via Zürich which costs €80 - €160 and takes 19h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Pau is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €300 - €800.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Pau. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Pau. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Pau via Mulhouse Ville, Marne La Vallee Chessy and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

How far is it from Zurich to Pau?

The distance between Zurich and Pau is 1409 km. The road distance is 1086.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Pau without a car is to train via Antony which takes 11h 46m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 46m to get from Zurich to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Pau bus from?

Zurich to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Pau train from?

Zurich to Pau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Pau?

The best way to get from Zurich to Pau is to train via Antony which takes 11h 46m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 18h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €300 - €800 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Zurich to Pau bus arrive?

Zurich to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.

Where does the Zurich to Pau train arrive?

Zurich to Pau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Pau is 1086 km. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Zurich to Pau.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Pau?

There are 695+ hotels available in Pau.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Pau 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 Antony
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Pautrain Tgv
11h 46m
€280–533
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
8h 49m
€79–337
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 41m
€83–147
Drive 1,086.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Paucar 1,086.5 km
10h 59m
€190–275
Fly Zurich Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane ZRH - PUF
7h 29m
€306–764
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain Ter
14h 44m
€249–596
Bus via Zürich
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 11m
€80–151
Train to Basel, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane BSL - PUF
8h 52m
€274–842
Fly Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
7h 55m
€111–319
Train to Basel, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
8h 43m
€100–338

Zurich to Pau by train

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11h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,409.1 km
Duration: 11h 46m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Pau via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Massy Tgv in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 18h 41m.

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