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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Pau is to bus via Lyon which costs €85 - €150 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Pau is to fly and train which takes 6h 48m and costs €120 - €440.

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 Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs €200 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 53m 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 RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

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 53m and costs €200 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 17h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €260 - €490 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Zurich to Pau bus arrive?

Zurich to Pau bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus 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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Zurich to Pau - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 53m
€205–505
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bayonnebus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 50m
€73–163
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 15m
€88–150
Drive 1,086.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Paucar 1,086.5 km
10h 59m
€187–270
Fly Zurich Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane ZRH - PUF
7h 11m
€269–490
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain Ter
15h 42m
€163–303
Fly Zurich Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ZRH - BIQ
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain
6h 48m
€127–437
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 39m
€314–839
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
8h 20m
€110–295

Zurich to Pau by train

3Weekly Trains

11h 53mAverage Duration

€205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,409.4 km
Duration: 11h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 17h 15m.

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