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 46m 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 8h 22m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Cauterets?

The distance between La Rochelle and Cauterets is 494 km. The road distance is 440.7 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 38m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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.

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 38m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €340 and takes 20h 30m.

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.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Cauterets?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Cauterets is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from La Rochelle to Cauterets.

Where can I stay near Cauterets?

There are 2778+ hotels available in Cauterets.

La Rochelle to Cauterets - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Cauterets by train (TGV), bus, 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 La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain Tgv
6h 38m
€126–230
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
€33–58
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
8h 22m
€34–61
Drive 440.7 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Cauteretscar 440.7 km
4h 46m
€69–99
Fly
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane LRH - LDE
20h 30m
€90–337

La Rochelle to Cauterets by bus

8Weekly Buses

8h 22mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.3 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Cauterets via Bordeaux St Jean and Lourdes in around 6h 38m. 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 8h 22m.

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