There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Cauterets by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, line 965 bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Ter
- Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Garebus 965
7h 20m€41–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to Paubus FlixBus N716 / ...
- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lourdesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 33m€28–46Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Intercités / ...
8h 46m€39–75Drive 320.7 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Cauteretscar 320.7 km
3h 28m€51–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Ter
7h 57m€42–78Train via Bayonne
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Intercités / ...
9h 1m€39–77
Bilbao to Cauterets by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Cauterets is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Cauterets is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at CAUTERETS - Gare via Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and LOURDES - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Lourdes via Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Bilbao and Cauterets is 335 km. The road distance is 320.7 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Cauterets without a car is to bus and train and line 965 bus which takes 7h 20m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Bilbao to Cauterets, including transfers.
Bilbao to Cauterets bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Cauterets train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Cauterets is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 33m.
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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to CAUTERETS - Gare via Pau - Technopôle Héliparc, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 7h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hendaye to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 800 31 31 31
- Website
- mestrajets.lio.laregion.fr
Bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- mestrajets.lio.laregion.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Cauterets bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pau station.
Bilbao to Cauterets train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Cauterets is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Bilbao to Cauterets.
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