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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Cauterets is to bus and train which costs €45 - €120 and takes 16h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Cauterets is to drive which takes 8h 47m and costs €130 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Cauterets?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at CAUTERETS - Gare via Annecy - Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and LOURDES - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Cauterets?

The distance between Chamonix and Cauterets is 1013 km. The road distance is 845.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Cauterets without a car is to train which takes 15h 9m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 15h 9m to get from Chamonix to Cauterets, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Cauterets bus from?

Chamonix to Cauterets bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Cauterets?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Cauterets is to train which takes 15h 9m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 17h 18m.

Where does the Chamonix to Cauterets bus arrive?

Chamonix to Cauterets bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Cauterets?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Cauterets is 845 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Chamonix to Cauterets.

Where can I stay near Cauterets?

There are 2302+ hotels available in Cauterets.

Chamonix to Cauterets - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chamonix to Cauterets by train (TGV), bus, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to LourdesTer
15h 9m
€92–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecy
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lourdes
17h 18m
€39–125
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Toulouse
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to LourdesTer
16h 48m
€49–115
Drive 845.1 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Cauterets845.1 km
8h 47m
€132–190
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LYS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
10h 41m
€66–203
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)LYS - PUF
10h 18m
€262–645
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)LYS - BIQ
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdes
10h 36m
€96–302
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)GVA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
10h 4m
€62–217
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdes
11h 48m
€73–207
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdes
11h 11m
€69–211

Chamonix to Cauterets by train and bus

6Weekly Services

15h 9mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,013 km
Duration: 15h 9m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Cauterets, France?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to CAUTERETS - Gare via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, Toulouse Matabiau, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 15h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to CAUTERETS - Gare via Annecy, Annecy - Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 17h 18m.

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