What is the cheapest way to get from Cauterets to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Cauterets to Bilbao is to bus via Pau which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cauterets to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Cauterets to Bilbao is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cauterets and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Cauterets to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from CAUTERETS - Gare and arriving at Bilbao via Lourdes and Pau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cauterets and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Cauterets to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lourdes and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Cauterets to Bilbao?

The distance between Cauterets and Bilbao is 334 km. The road distance is 321.4 km.

How do I travel from Cauterets to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Cauterets to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs €35 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Cauterets to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Cauterets to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cauterets to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cauterets to Bilbao train from?

Cauterets to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lourdes station.

Train or bus from Cauterets to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Cauterets to Bilbao is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Pau, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Cauterets to Bilbao bus arrive?

Cauterets to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Where does the Cauterets to Bilbao train arrive?

Cauterets to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.

Can I drive from Cauterets to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Cauterets to Bilbao is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Cauterets to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1747+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Cauterets to Bilbao - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cauterets to Bilbao by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lourdes to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Intercités
2. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 19m
€38–75
Bus via Pau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bilbaobus FlixBus N716 / ...
7h 28m
€26–43
Train
1. Take the train from Lourdes to Hendayetrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
8h 16m
€37–76
Drive 321.4 km
1. Drive from Cauterets to Bilbaocar 321.4 km
3h 27m
€52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tarbes to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 19m
€26–47

Cauterets to Bilbao by bus and train

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from CAUTERETS - Gare to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via LOURDES - Gare SNCF, Lourdes, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Pau to Bilbao twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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