What is the cheapest way to get from Cauterets to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Cauterets to Santander is to bus which costs €26 - €70 and takes 10h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cauterets to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Cauterets to Santander is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Cauterets and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Cauterets to Santander. However, there are services departing from CAUTERETS - Gare and arriving at Santander E.A. via Lourdes - Gare SNCF, Tarbes and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Cauterets to Santander?

The distance between Cauterets and Santander is 431 km. The road distance is 419.2 km.

How do I travel from Cauterets to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Cauterets to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 3m and costs €30 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Cauterets to Santander?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Cauterets to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cauterets to Santander bus from?

Cauterets to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tarbes station.

Train or bus from Cauterets to Santander?

The best way to get from Cauterets to Santander is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €70 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Cauterets to Santander bus arrive?

Cauterets to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Can I drive from Cauterets to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Cauterets to Santander is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Cauterets to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1985+ hotels available in Santander.

Cauterets to Santander - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cauterets to Santander by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lourdes to HendayeIntercités
2. Take the bus from Irun to Santander E.A.Alsa
9h 3m
€31–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarbes to Bilbao IntermodalBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
10h 42m
€26–66
Train
1. Take the train from Lourdes to Hendaye
2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-BilbaoE1
3. Take the train from Bilbao to Santander
11h 20m
€87–119
Drive 419.2 km
1. Drive from Cauterets to Santander419.2 km
4h 27m
€66–96
Train, bus via Bilbao
1. Take the train from Lourdes to Hendaye
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
9h 38m
€36–59
Bus via Pau
1. Take the bus from Lourdes to Pau
2. Take the bus from Pau to Bilbao
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 59m
€38–76

Cauterets to Santander by bus and train

7Weekly Services

9h 3mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.6 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cauterets to Santander via Lourdes, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CAUTERETS - Gare to Santander E.A. via Lourdes - Gare SNCF, Bastillac, Tarbes, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 10h 42m.

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