There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain Tgv
8h 5m€81–139Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lourdesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 23m€31–49Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lourdesbus N765
9h 18m€38–59Drive 442 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Cauteretscar 442 km
4h 44m€71–103
La Rochelle to Cauterets by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at CAUTERETS - Gare via Bordeaux and LOURDES - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Lourdes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Cauterets is 497 km. The road distance is 442 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Cauterets bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Cauterets train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Cauterets, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to CAUTERETS - Gare via Bordeaux St Jean, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to CAUTERETS - Gare via Bordeaux, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 9h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Cauterets bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Cauterets train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Cauterets is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from La Rochelle to Cauterets.
There are 2656+ hotels available in Cauterets.