There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Cauterets by bus, train, train (Renfe), car, or plane
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 via Donostia / San Sebastián
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Intercités / ...
9h 22m€50–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Paubus
- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lourdesbus
10h 3m€35–65Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Ter
12h 41m€48–100Drive 419.5 km
- Drive from Santander to Cauteretscar 419.5 km
4h 30m€67–96Fly, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SDR - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
8h 35m€98–267Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Intercités / ...
9h 33m€48–91
Santander to Cauterets by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cauterets is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Cauterets is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at CAUTERETS - Gare via Bilbao, Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and LOURDES - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Lourdes via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
The distance between Santander and Cauterets is 436 km. The road distance is 419.5 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Cauterets without a car is to bus and train via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 9h 22m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Santander to Cauterets, including transfers.
Santander to Cauterets bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Cauterets train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Cauterets is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 3m.
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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to CAUTERETS - Gare via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Pau - Technopôle Héliparc, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 10h 3m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Santander Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Cauterets bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Santander to Cauterets train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Cauterets is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Santander to Cauterets.
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