The average train between Cherbourg and Pau takes 10h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to Pau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cherbourg and Pau. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Pau at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 10h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg to Pau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Pau. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Pau station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
Cherbourg to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pau station.
Book your Cherbourg to Pau train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cherbourg and Pau is 709.2 km. The road distance is 1,143 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Pau via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 41m.