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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 Montpellier to Lourdes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Lourdes will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $102.
It's difficult to get from Montpellier to Lourdes without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Montpellier to Lourdes run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 200 miles (323 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 200 miles (323 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Montpellier to Lourdes.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Lourdes buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 14h25 | 7:20 AM Lourdes, Gare SNCF | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 11h50 | 7:20 AM Lourdes, Gare SNCF | 1 transfer | |
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50488 · 5787 | 2:30 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 8h40 | 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 Montpellier to Lourdes buses use the Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière to Lourdes, Gare SNCF station pair. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Lourdes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière is 3 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
Available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France is 4 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafe and snack shops available.
Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France.
Available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts.
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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