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

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Pau is to bus via Montpellier which costs €75 - €140 and takes 13h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Pau is to train and fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €300 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Pau. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Pau. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Pau via Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Besançon to Pau?

The distance between Besançon and Pau is 1147 km. The road distance is 826.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Besançon to Pau without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 21m and costs €220 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Besançon to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Pau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Besançon to Pau train from?

Besançon to Pau train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Pau?

The best way to get from Besançon to Pau is to train via Paris which takes 8h 21m and costs €220 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 13h 37m.

Where does the Besançon to Pau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Besançon to Pau train arrive?

Besançon to Pau train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Pau is 827 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Besançon to Pau.

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

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Besançon to Pau - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Besançon to Pau by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Paris (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Pautrain Tgv
8h 21m
€228–370
Bus via Montpellier
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon 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
13h 37m
€77–134
Drive 826.8 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Paucar 826.8 km
9h 19m
€128–184
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
7h 2m
€306–593
Train
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain Ter
11h 19m
€183–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Lyonbus N1326 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Paubus FlixBus N716
16h 30m
€78–145
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain
8h 31m
€153–438
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
9h 25m
€135–379
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Paris Gare De Lyontrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane ORY - LDE
7h 32m
€137–393

Besançon to Pau by train, foot, and subway (TGV)

34Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

€228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,147.2 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Pau, France?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Pau via Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 13h 37m.

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