There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Cauterets by bus, train, train (Renfe), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Ter
9h 8m€48–79Train
- 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 57m€49–93Drive 419.5 km
- Drive from Santander to Cauteretscar 419.5 km
4h 30m€69–99Bus, train via Donostia / San Sebastián
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Ter
9h 59m€51–84
Santander to Cauterets by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cauterets is to bus and train which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 8m.
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 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 57m.
The distance between Santander and Cauterets is 430 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 which takes 9h 8m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Santander to Cauterets, including transfers.
Santander to Cauterets train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander 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.
There are 2814+ hotels available in Cauterets.
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.
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 Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
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