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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Cauterets is to bus which costs €45 - €140 and takes 21h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Cauterets is to fly and train which takes 9h 25m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Cauterets?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at CAUTERETS - Gare via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and LOURDES - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.

How far is it from Leuven to Cauterets?

The distance between Leuven and Cauterets is 1186 km. The road distance is 1140.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Cauterets without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Leuven to Cauterets, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Cauterets bus from?

Leuven to Cauterets bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Cauterets?

The best way to get from Leuven to Cauterets is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 20h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €230 - €800 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Leuven to Cauterets bus arrive?

Leuven to Cauterets bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Cauterets?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Cauterets is 1140 km. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Leuven to Cauterets.

Where can I stay near Cauterets?

There are 2561+ hotels available in Cauterets.

Leuven to Cauterets - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Leuven to Cauterets by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, night 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to LourdesTgv
10h 35m
€108–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to LourdesBlaBlaCar Bus
21h 51m
€45–132
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)808
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to LourdesN765
20h 58m
€52–156
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the night train from Paris Austerlitz to Lourdes3731
17h 13m
€208–490
Drive 1,140.3 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Cauterets1,140.3 km
11h 39m
€177–255
Fly Brussels Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRU - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
9h 25m
€105–273
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport, line 965 bus
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)ORY - LDE
3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Gare
8h 27m
Fly Brussels Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)BRU - PUF
10h 38m
€236–774
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)CRL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
10h 34m
€81–286
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport, line 965 bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)CDG - PUF
4. Take the train from Pau to Lourdes
5. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Gare
10h 21m
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LIL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
11h 7m
€149–278
Fly Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BRU - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdes
12h 27m
€95–259

Leuven to Cauterets by train, subway, foot, and bus

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10h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,185.5 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Cauterets, France?

You can take a train from Louvain to CAUTERETS - Gare via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station to CAUTERETS - Gare via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 20h 58m.

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