There are 10 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Pau by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Pautrain Tgv
9h 34m€251–437Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
7h 38m€92–383Bus
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
19h 51m€108–183Drive 1,128.8 km
- Drive from Karlsruhe to Paucar 1,128.8 km
11h 57m€177–256Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane SXB - PUF
10h 28m€238–957Train
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain Tgv
10h 56m€210–447Train, bus
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
- Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Paubus
22h 3m€117–214Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane FRA - PUF
8h 8m€261–890Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
7h 48m€113–402Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane SXB - LDE
6h 15m€133–470
Karlsruhe to Pau by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Pau is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 19h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Pau is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €130 - €470.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Pau. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Pau. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Pau via Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Pau is 1309 km. The road distance is 1128.8 km.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Pau without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 34m and costs €250 - €440.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Karlsruhe to Pau, including transfers.
Karlsruhe to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.
Karlsruhe to Pau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Pau is to train via Paris which takes 9h 34m and costs €250 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 19h 51m.
What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Pau, France?
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pau via Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 19h 51m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €1,300–2,200
Flights from Frankfurt to Pau Pyrénées Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €200–1,300
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Karlsruhe to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Karlsruhe to Pau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Pau is 1129 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Karlsruhe to Pau.
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