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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Cauterets by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, line 965 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus bus
    2. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Garebus bus 965
    7h 14m
    €40–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Tarbesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 35m
    €25–41

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain train Intercités / ...
    8h 56m
    €39–70

  4. Drive  320.7 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Cauteretscar car 320.7 km
    3h 28m
    €52–75

  5. Bus, train, line 965 bus via Saint-Jean-de-Luz

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Garebus bus 965
    7h 42m
    €41–69

  6. Train via Bayonne

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain train Intercités / ...
    9h 28m
    €40–71

Bilbao to Cauterets by bus, foot, and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Cauterets, France?

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to CAUTERETS - Gare via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Tarbes twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 5h.

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