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How to get fromMadrid to Cauteretsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Cauterets by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain train Ave
    2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Pueyo de Jacabus bus
    3. Drive from Pueyo de Jaca to Cauteretscar car
    7h 25m
    €57–133

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Pueyo de Jacabus bus
    3. Drive from Pueyo de Jaca to Cauteretscar car
    9h 40m
    €56–89

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Canfranctrain train Re
    3. Drive from Canfranc to Cauteretscar car
    8h 27m
    €77–162

  4. Drive 556.9 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Cauteretscar car 556.9 km
    6h 41m
    €89–128

  5. Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train, line 965 bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane MAD - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain train
    3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Garebus bus
    8h 51m
    €84–262

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain train Ter
    12h 29m
    €100–165

  7. Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train, line 965 bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane MAD - EAS
    2. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain train
    3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Garebus bus
    8h 42m
    €79–369

Madrid to Cauterets by train, bus, and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Cauterets. However, you can take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias, walk to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza, take the bus to Pueyo de Jaca, then drive to Cauterets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cauterets via Zaragoza-Delicias and Canfranc in around 8h 27m.

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