What is the cheapest way to get from Cauterets to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Cauterets to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cauterets to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Cauterets to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Cauterets and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cauterets to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from CAUTERETS - Gare and arriving at La Rochelle via Lourdes and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Cauterets to La Rochelle?

The distance between Cauterets and La Rochelle is 495 km. The road distance is 434.6 km.

How do I travel from Cauterets to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Cauterets to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €95 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Cauterets to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Cauterets to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cauterets to La Rochelle bus from?

Cauterets to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lourdes station.

Train or bus from Cauterets to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Cauterets to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Cauterets to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Cauterets to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Can I drive from Cauterets to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cauterets to La Rochelle is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Cauterets to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2487+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Cauterets to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cauterets to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lourdes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
6h 35m
€98–176
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lourdes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 33m
€21–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lourdes to Bordeauxbus N765
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
9h 18m
€32–45
Drive 434.6 km
1. Drive from Cauterets to La Rochellecar 434.6 km
4h 53m
€66–95

Cauterets to La Rochelle by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 18mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cauterets to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 494.7 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Cauterets, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a vehicle from Cauterets to La Rochelle via Lourdes and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CAUTERETS - Gare to La Rochelle via LOURDES - Gare SNCF, Lourdes, and Bordeaux in around 9h 18m.

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