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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Pau is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Pau is to train and fly which takes 7h 32m and costs €600 - €1300.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg and Pau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Pau. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Pau via Rennes and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Pau. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Pau via Saint-Lazare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Pau?

The distance between Cherbourg and Pau is 1143 km. The road distance is 820.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Pau without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €210 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Cherbourg to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Pau bus from?

Cherbourg to Pau bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Pau train from?

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

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Pau?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Pau is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €210 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Cherbourg to Pau bus arrive?

Cherbourg to Pau bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Cherbourg to Pau train arrive?

Cherbourg to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Pau is 821 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Cherbourg to Pau.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cherbourg to Pau by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain 3318 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Pautrain Tgv
8h 41m
€211–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Rennes to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Paubus
13h 25m
€47–82
Drive 820.7 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Paucar 820.7 km
8h 58m
€130–187
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane CDG - PUF
7h 32m
€623–1,229
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
2. Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain Tgv
11h 4m
€146–311
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
14h 21m
€47–90
Train to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain
2. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane CFR - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
8h 33m
€106–453
Train to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain
2. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane CFR - PUF
11h 53m
€287–997
Bus to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane RNS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
9h 54m
€136–424
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORY - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
9h 12m
€208–501
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane ORY - LDE
8h 43m
€131–410

Cherbourg to Pau by train and subway

29Weekly Services

8h 41mAverage Duration

€211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,142.7 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Pau, France?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Pau via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, and Bordeaux in around 13h 25m.

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