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How to get fromSantander to Cauteretsby bus, train, train (Renfe), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Cauterets by bus, train, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
    2. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain train Intercités / ...
    9h 38m
    €52–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Tarbesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 5m
    €32–55

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain train
    2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    3. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain train Ter
    12h 57m
    €49–93

  4. Drive  419.5 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Cauteretscar car 419.5 km
    4h 30m
    €69–99

  5. Bus, train via Bilbao

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus bus
    3. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain train Ter
    9h 44m
    €48–79

  6. Bus, train via Bilbao #2

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain train Ter
    10h 4m
    €46–78

Santander to Cauterets by bus, foot, and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a train from Santander to CAUTERETS - Gare via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bayonne, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 12h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to CAUTERETS - Gare via Bilbao Intermodal, Tarbes, Bastillac, and LOURDES - Gare Routière in around 11h 5m.

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