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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cauterets is to bus which costs €22 - €80 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Cauterets is to drive which takes 8h 16m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Cauterets?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at CAUTERETS - Gare via Montpellier, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and LOURDES - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Lyon to Cauterets?

The distance between Lyon and Cauterets is 769 km. The road distance is 634.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Cauterets without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €45 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Lyon to Cauterets, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cauterets bus from?

Lyon to Cauterets bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Cauterets?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cauterets is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €80 and takes 13h 43m.

Where does the Lyon to Cauterets bus arrive?

Lyon to Cauterets bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Cauterets?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Cauterets is 634 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Lyon to Cauterets.

Where can I stay near Cauterets?

There are 1456+ hotels available in Cauterets.

Lyon to Cauterets - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Cauterets by train (TGV), train, 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to LourdesTer / ...
9h 15m
€49–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Montpellier
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Toulouse718
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lourdes
13h 43m
€22–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
2. Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France to Toulouse Central Bus Station
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to LourdesTer
12h 58m
€42–84
Drive 634.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Cauterets634.2 km
8h 16m
€98–142
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train, line 965 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LYS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Gare
8h 5m
Fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport, line 965 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)LYS - PUF
2. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Gare
7h 43m
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train, line 965 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)LYS - BIQ
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdes
3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Gare
8h 6m
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdes
9h 17m
€63–200

Lyon to Cauterets by train and bus

21Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 769.3 km
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Cauterets, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to CAUTERETS - Gare via Toulouse Matabiau, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to CAUTERETS - Gare via Montpellier, Toulouse, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 13h 43m.

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