There are 5 ways to get from Pamplona to Cauterets by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)
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 Pamplona / Iruña to Irúnbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Ter
- Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Garebus 965
7h 19m€43–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Tarbesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m€25–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Intercités / ...
7h 32m€41–72Drive 229.8 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Cauteretscar 229.8 km
3h 58m€38–55Train
- Take the train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
- Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Intercités / ...
8h 34m€52–88
Pamplona to Cauterets by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Cauterets is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Cauterets is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at CAUTERETS - Gare via San Sebastián - Bus Station, Bastillac and LOURDES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Lourdes via Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Pamplona and Cauterets is 309 km. The road distance is 229.8 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Cauterets without a car is to bus and train and line 965 bus which takes 7h 19m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Pamplona to Cauterets, including transfers.
Pamplona to Cauterets bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Pamplona station.
Pamplona to Cauterets train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Cauterets is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Cauterets, France?
You can take a train from Pamplona to CAUTERETS - Gare via San Sebastian/Donostia, Estaciones- Renfe- Bus- Geltokiak, Ehunurteurrena / Centenario, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pamplona to CAUTERETS - Gare via San Sebastián - Bus Station, Tarbes, Bastillac, and LOURDES - Gare Routière in around 9h 30m.
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 Hendaye to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- [email protected]
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
Bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Irún
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–11
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
- Phone
- +33 806 800 350
- [email protected]
- Website
- liO Occitanie - Hautes-Pyrénées
Bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO Occitanie - Hautes-Pyrénées
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Pamplona to Cauterets bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Pamplona to Cauterets train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to Cauterets is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Pamplona to Cauterets.
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