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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 18h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Karlsruhe is to fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs €130 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Karlsruhe Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Pau to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Pau and Karlsruhe is 1291 km. The road distance is 1131.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Karlsruhe without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 10m and costs €240 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Pau to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Karlsruhe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pau to Karlsruhe train from?

Pau to Karlsruhe train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Pau to Karlsruhe is to train via Paris which takes 8h 10m and costs €240 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 18h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €350 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Pau to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Pau to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Pau to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Pau to Karlsruhe train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Karlsruhe is 1132 km. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Pau to Karlsruhe.

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

Book your Pau to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Pau to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 882+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Pau to Karlsruhe - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Pau to Karlsruhe 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 Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
8h 10m
€248–636
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 091 / ...
18h 34m
€98–179
Drive 1,131.7 km
1. Drive from Pau to Karlsruhecar 1,131.7 km
11h 53m
€175–253
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane PUF - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
6h 20m
€235–965
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
10h 11m
€210–465
Train #2
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux-St-Jean to Lorraine TGVtrain 84
3. Take the train from Lorraine TGV to Strasbourgtrain 84
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
11h 1m
€211–465
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane TLS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
7h 12m
€111–390
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PUF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 28m
€286–902
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
7h 23m
€118–420
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LDE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
5h 41m
€130–468
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane LDE - FKB
9h 27m
€157–345
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 20m
€136–428

Pau to Karlsruhe by train, foot, and subway

57Weekly Services

8h 10mAverage Duration

€248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,290.6 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Pau, France and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Pau to Karlsruhe Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Karlsruhe central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Strasbourg in around 18h 34m.

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