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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cauterets is to bus and train which costs €65 - €170 and takes 20h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cauterets is to train and fly which takes 9h and costs €110 - €380.

How far is it from Zurich to Cauterets?

The distance between Zurich and Cauterets is 1451 km. The road distance is 1087.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Cauterets without a car is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs €95 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 14h 10m to get from Zurich to Cauterets, including transfers.

Train or fly from Zurich to Cauterets?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cauterets is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs €95 - €360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €240 - €490 and takes 10h 39m.

Can I drive from Zurich to Cauterets?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cauterets is 1088 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Zurich to Cauterets.

Where can I stay near Cauterets?

There are 2611+ hotels available in Cauterets.

Zurich to Cauterets - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich 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 Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to LourdesTgv
14h 10m
€96–355
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to ToulouseFlixBus N1156
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to LourdesTer / ...
20h 48m
€68–162
Drive 1,087.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Cauterets1,087.8 km
11h 22m
€187–270
Fly Zurich Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)ZRH - PUF
10h 39m
€244–481
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançon099
3. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to LourdesTgv
17h 12m
€147–356
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lourdes
21h 52m
€83–230
Fly Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)ZRH - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdes
10h 34m
€115–290
Train to Basel, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BSL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
10h 22m
€73–252
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourg
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)SXB - LDE
9h
€119–379
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourg
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)SXB - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
11h 15m
€130–294

Zurich to Cauterets by train, bus, and foot

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14h 10mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,451.3 km
Duration: 14h 10m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cauterets, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to CAUTERETS - Gare via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Montparnasse - Rue de l'Arrivée, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Lourdes, and LOURDES - Gare SNCF in around 14h 10m. Alternatively, Air France and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) 5 times a day.

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