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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Pau is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 18h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Pau is to train and fly which takes 8h 48m and costs €100 - €650.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Pau?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Pau. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Pau via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Lugano to Pau?

The distance between Lugano and Pau is 1560 km. The road distance is 1017.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Pau without a car is to train via Paris which takes 13h 59m and costs €340 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 13h 59m to get from Lugano to Pau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Pau bus from?

Lugano to Pau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Pau train from?

Lugano to Pau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Pau?

The best way to get from Lugano to Pau is to train via Paris which takes 13h 59m and costs €340 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 18h 55m.

Where does the Lugano to Pau bus arrive?

Lugano to Pau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lugano to Pau train arrive?

Lugano to Pau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Pau?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Pau is 1018 km. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Lugano to Pau.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Pau?

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Where can I stay near Pau?

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Lugano to Pau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Pau. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Pau by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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 Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Pautrain Tgv
13h 59m
€349–540
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
18h 55m
€86–154
Drive 1,017.7 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Paucar 1,017.7 km
11h 51m
€184–266
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane MXP - PUF
8h 48m
€108–609
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain Ter
15h 42m
€221–349
Bus via Como
1. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Toulousebus
3. Take the bus from Toulouse to Paubus
21h 38m
€109–178
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LIN - PUF
8h 58m
€249–413
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MXP - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
9h 7m
€88–239

Lugano to Pau by train, foot, and subway

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13h 59mAverage Duration

€349Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,560.1 km
Duration: 13h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Pau via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 13h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Pau - Technopôle Héliparc via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 18h 55m.

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