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 €45 - €65 and takes 12h 55m.

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 20m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Cauterets?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at CAUTERETS - Gare via Bastillac and LOURDES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

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 €120 - €220.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus 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 €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Cauterets bus arrive?

Lyon to Cauterets bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tarbes station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Cauterets?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Cauterets is 634 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Lyon to Cauterets.

Where can I stay near Cauterets?

There are 2747+ hotels available in Cauterets.

Lyon to Cauterets - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Cauterets by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Matabiautrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain Ter / ...
9h 15m
€121–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Tarbesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 55m
€45–65
Drive 634.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Cauteretscar 634.2 km
8h 20m
€98–141
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train, line 965 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Garebus
8h 11m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Toulousebus 716 / ...
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain Ter / ...
13h 33m
€64–123
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train, line 965 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain
3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Garebus
8h 6m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport, line 965 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
2. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Garebus
7h 56m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain
9h 24m
€92–227
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
11h 11m
€103–321

Lyon to Cauterets by train and bus

21Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest 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, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Tarbes twice daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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