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 €55 - €170 and takes 17h 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 59m and costs €130 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Cauterets?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at CAUTERETS - Gare via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Bastillac and LOURDES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Cauterets?

The distance between Chamonix and Cauterets is 1013 km. The road distance is 849 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 €100 - €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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix - Bus 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 €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €210 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Chamonix to Cauterets bus arrive?

Chamonix to Cauterets bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Cauterets?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Cauterets is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Chamonix to Cauterets.

Where can I stay near Cauterets?

There are 2649+ 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, car, plane, or train

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 Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain Ter
15h 9m
€101–185
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecybus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Toulousebus
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain Ter
17h 48m
€55–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Tarbesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 40m
€78–209
Drive 849 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Cauteretscar 849 km
8h 59m
€131–189
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
10h 45m
€60–208
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
10h 15m
€262–610
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain
10h 41m
€80–369
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain
11h 59m
€73–257
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
10h 3m
€61–219
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain
11h 12m
€74–248

Chamonix to Cauterets by train and bus

6Weekly Services

15h 9mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest 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 - Bus Station to CAUTERETS - Gare via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Tarbes, Bastillac, and LOURDES - Gare Routière in around 17h 40m.

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