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

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  1. Train via Bayonne

    best
    1. Take the train from Lourdes to Bayonnetrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    6h 55m
    €99–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pau to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N716 / ...
    7h 28m
    €27–49

  3. Line 965 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from CAUTERETS - Gare to LOURDES - Gare SNCFbus bus 965
    2. Take the train from Lourdes to Bayonnetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    7h 9m
    €41–78

  4. Drive 321.4 km

    1. Drive from Cauterets to Bilbaocar car 321.4 km
    3h 27m
    €51–74

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lourdes to Bayonnetrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 21m
    €39–76

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Lourdes to Hendayetrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    8h 19m
    €39–76

Cauterets to Bilbao by bus, train, and foot

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cauterets to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Lourdes, Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Pau to Bilbao 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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