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Musée Pyrénéen de Lourdes
Museum inside the castle presenting Pyrenean arts, traditions, costumes, and daily life. Combines a major monument with strong regional culture.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Lourdes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Lourdes will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
It's difficult to get from Marseille to Lourdes without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Marseille to Lourdes run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 274 miles (441 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 274 miles (441 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Marseille to Lourdes.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Lourdes buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:30 AM Marseille | 5h50 | 2:20 PM Lourdes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Marseille | 6h40 | 3:10 PM Lourdes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Marseille | 5h50 | 3:00 PM Lourdes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Marseille | 6h00 | 7:00 PM Lourdes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
50488 · 5787 | 12:30 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 10h40 | 11:10 AM Lourdes, Gare SNCF | 1 transfer | |
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Museum inside the castle presenting Pyrenean arts, traditions, costumes, and daily life. Combines a major monument with strong regional culture.
Wax museum with life-size scenes from Bernadette’s story and the life of Christ. Popular with pilgrims seeking an easy visual introduction.
Museum retracing Bernadette’s life, the apparitions, and Lourdes in the 19th century. Helpful for visitors wanting historical context before the sanctuary.
Main processional esplanade in front of the basilicas. A grand pedestrian area that captures the scale and atmosphere of Lourdes pilgrimage.
Green riverside route running through Lourdes, ideal for a peaceful walk away from the busiest pilgrimage streets and traffic.
Historic market square and local gathering place in the old town. Worth visiting for its everyday atmosphere and central location.
A hearty Pyrenean stew of white beans, confit duck, pork and sausage. It is a regional classic that reflects southwest France’s rustic mountain cooking.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat, prized across Gascony and the Hautes-Pyrénées for its rich flavor and traditional preservation method.
A thick cabbage-based soup with beans, potatoes and often duck confit or ham. It is a comforting Bigorre and Pyrenean staple in colder months.
Traditional French restaurant known for southwest regional dishes and a warm, classic setting near the sanctuary area.
Established hotel restaurant offering refined regional cuisine and attentive service in an elegant dining room.
Well-regarded casual French restaurant serving regional specialties, grills and generous plates in a relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for France: pilgrim demand can raise hotel prices in peak season, but dining is fairly reasonable and Lourdes is walkable, keeping local transport costs low.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
Official public transport app
Gare SNCF Lourdes -> Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Lourdes, Lourdes
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Most Marseille to Lourdes buses use the Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Lourdes, Gare SNCF station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Lourdes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station), Bistro Provence (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
Available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: Elevators, ramps.
Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence is 3 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Brioche Dorée (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering cash withdrawal services.
Ticket office support is available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence.
Available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence: Elevators, ramps.
Lourdes, Gare SNCF has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lourdes, Gare SNCF. ATMs are available at Lourdes, Gare SNCF.
Ticket office support is available at Lourdes, Gare SNCF.
Available at Lourdes, Gare SNCF: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lourdes, Gare SNCF: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
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