There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Cauterets by train, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 9h 6m
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 8m
3 alternative options
Bus, train • 10h 2m
Bus, train via Toulouse • 10h 47m
Drive • 5h 33m
Barcelona to Cauterets by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Cauterets is to bus which costs €23 - €30 and takes 11h 8m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Cauterets is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Cauterets. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station and arriving at Cauterets - Gare via Toulouse and Lourdes - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
It is 252 km from Barcelona to Cauterets. It is approximately 448.6 km to drive.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Cauterets without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Barcelona to Cauterets, including transfers.
Barcelona to Cauterets bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Cauterets is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €30 and takes 11h 8m.
Barcelona to Cauterets bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Lourdes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Cauterets is 449 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Barcelona to Cauterets.
- Distance: 252.1 km
- Duration: 9h 6m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Cauterets, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona to Cauterets via Narbonne, Toulouse Matabiau, Lourdes, and Lourdes - Gare SNCF in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Cauterets via Toulouse, Lourdes, and Lourdes - Gare SNCF in around 11h 8m.
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
- Rail 1st Class
- €28 - €40
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €50
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse-Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €30 - €40
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Toulouse to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- alsa.com
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