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How to get fromMadrid to Cauteretsby train, bus, car, plane or train (Renfe)

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There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Cauterets by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe)

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-DeliciastrainAve
    2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Panticosabus
    3. Drive from Panticosa to Cauteretscar
    7h 14m
    €55–179

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus
    2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Panticosabus
    3. Drive from Panticosa to Cauteretscar
    9h 56m
    €38–79

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-DeliciastrainAve
    2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to CanfranctrainRe
    3. Drive from Canfranc to Cauteretscar
    8h 5m
    €63–195

  4. Drive 556.2 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Cauteretscar556.2 km
    6h 38m
    €88–127

  5. Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train, line 965 bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)planeMAD - EAS
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain
    3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Garebus
    8h 40m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Pasajestrain18061 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to LourdestrainIntercités / ...
    14h 45m
    €64–112

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to BayonnebusFlixBus N1721 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to TarbesbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    15h 20m
    €45–110

  8. Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train, line 965 bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)planeMAD - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
    3. Take the bus from LOURDES - Gare SNCF to CAUTERETS - Garebus
    9h 5m

Madrid to Cauterets by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Cauterets, France?

You can take a train from Madrid-Principe Pio to CAUTERETS - Gare via Pasajes, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to CAUTERETS - Gare via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop, Tarbes, Bastillac, and LOURDES - Gare Routière in around 15h 20m.

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