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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pau is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 17h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Pau is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pau. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Pau via Strasbourg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Pau?

The distance between Basel and Pau is 1347 km. The road distance is 959.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Pau without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 57m and costs €240 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Basel to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pau bus from?

Basel to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pau train from?

Basel to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Pau?

The best way to get from Basel to Pau is to train via Paris which takes 8h 57m and costs €240 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 17h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €750 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Basel to Pau bus arrive?

Basel to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Basel to Pau train arrive?

Basel to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Pau is 960 km. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Basel to Pau.

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

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Basel to Pau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Pau. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

There are 11 ways to get from Basel 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Pautrain Tgv
8h 57m
€242–423
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellierbus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
17h 28m
€87–135
Drive 959.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Paucar 959.6 km
11h 4m
€172–249
Fly Basel to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane BSL - PUF
7h 51m
€125–706
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain Ter
13h 51m
€206–355
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Lyon to Paubus
19h 24m
€140–242
Fly Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain
6h 43m
€103–361
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
7h 32m
€100–286
Fly Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
7h 41m
€104–297
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
8h 51m
€159–374
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane SXB - LDE
6h 10m
€142–458

Basel to Pau by train, subway, and foot

52Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

€242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,346.8 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Pau via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 17h 28m.

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