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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Cauterets?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at CAUTERETS - Gare via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and LOURDES - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Cauterets?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Lourdes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Cauterets?

The distance between La Rochelle and Cauterets is 494 km. The road distance is 442 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Cauterets bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

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

La Rochelle to Cauterets train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Cauterets?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €320 and takes 20h 31m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Cauterets bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Cauterets bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Cauterets train arrive?

La Rochelle to Cauterets train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Cauterets?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Cauterets is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from La Rochelle to Cauterets.

Where can I stay near Cauterets?

There are 2896+ hotels available in Cauterets.

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain Tgv
6h 36m
€133–230
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lourdesbus N765
9h 18m
€34–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lourdesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 7m
€38–68
Drive 442 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Cauteretscar 442 km
4h 44m
€70–101
Fly
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane LRH - LDE
20h 31m
€86–316

La Rochelle to Cauterets by bus

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Distance: 494.4 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Cauterets via Bordeaux St Jean and Lourdes in around 6h 36m. 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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