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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cauterets is to bus and train which costs €30 - €110 and takes 11h 48m.

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 - €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 SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

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 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 €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 47m.

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 16m to drive from Lyon to Cauterets.

Where can I stay near Cauterets?

There are 2613+ 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, 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to LourdesTer / ...
9h 15m
€49–134
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to ToulouseFlixBus N748 / ...
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to LourdesTer / ...
11h 48m
€35–103
Drive 634.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Cauterets634.2 km
8h 16m
€97–140
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)LYS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Gare
8h 11m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to TarbesBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 47m
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)LYS - PUF
2. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Gare
7h 41m
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)LYS - BIQ
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdes
3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Gare
8h 8m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport 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 22m
€73–222
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)GVA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
11h 11m
€81–317

Lyon to Cauterets by train and bus

21Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Cauterets.

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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, and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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