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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Cauteretsby train (TGV), bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain train Tgv
    8h 5m
    €81–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lourdesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 7m
    €31–49

  3. Drive  442 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Cauteretscar car 442 km
    4h 44m
    €71–102

  4. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lourdesbus bus N765
    9h 18m
    €38–59

La Rochelle to Cauterets by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to CAUTERETS - Gare via Bordeaux St Jean, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to CAUTERETS - Gare via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 9h 7m.

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