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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Zurich is to bus via Lyon which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 20h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Zurich is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 950.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Geneva Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Pau to Zurich?

The distance between Pau and Zurich is 1383 km. The road distance is 1096.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 3m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Pau to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Zurich bus from?

Pau to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Zurich?

The best way to get from Pau to Zurich is to train via Paris which takes 10h 3m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 180 and takes 19h, you could also fly, which costs SFr 260 - SFr 950 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Pau to Zurich bus arrive?

Pau to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.

Where does the Pau to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pau to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Zurich is 1097 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Pau to Zurich.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Pau to Zurich by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
10h 3m
CHF 258–410
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Lyonbus FlixBus N716
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
20h 25m
CHF 90–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
19h
CHF 96–171
Drive 1,096.8 km
1. Drive from Pau to Zurichcar 1,096.8 km
10h 47m
CHF 183–264
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PUF - ZRH
7h 8m
CHF 266–914
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
13h 50m
CHF 247–555
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Basel (BSL)plane PUF - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
11h 27m
CHF 142–688
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
7h 32m
CHF 121–304
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 Zürich HBtrain
8h 36m
CHF 122–348
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Basel (BSL)plane TLS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 21m
CHF 126–349

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

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10h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,383.2 km
Duration: 10h 3m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Zuerich Hb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Geneva Bus Station in around 19h.

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