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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Cauterets is to bus via Tarbes which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Cauterets is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Cauterets?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at CAUTERETS - Gare via LOURDES - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Cauterets?

The distance between Poitiers and Cauterets is 550 km. The road distance is 487.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Cauterets without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Poitiers to Cauterets, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Cauterets bus from?

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

Train or bus from Poitiers to Cauterets?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Cauterets is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Poitiers to Cauterets bus arrive?

Poitiers to Cauterets bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lourdes station.

Can I drive from Poitiers to Cauterets?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Cauterets is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Poitiers to Cauterets.

Where can I stay near Cauterets?

There are 2532+ hotels available in Cauterets.

Poitiers to Cauterets - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poitiers to Cauterets by train (TGV), bus, or car

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 Poitiers to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to LourdesTgv
7h 32m
€51–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers to LourdesN765
9h 18m
€35–55
Drive 487.8 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Cauterets487.8 km
5h 19m
€76–110
Bus via Tarbes
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to TarbesBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 30m
€35–55

Poitiers to Cauterets by train and bus

30Weekly Services

7h 32mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.8 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Poitiers to CAUTERETS - Gare via Bordeaux St Jean, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Poitiers to Lourdes once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

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