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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 Nice to Lourdes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Lourdes will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 3 buses from Nice to Lourdes, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 595 km distance in an average of 16 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 55 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 22 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Nice to Lourdes run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 369 miles (595 km) distance in 11h 40m.
Distance 369 miles (595 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 40m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Nice to Lourdes.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 34h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $157 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice 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 · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 20h20 | 7:20 AM Lourdes, Gare SNCF | 2 transfers | |
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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.
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Gare SNCF Lourdes -> Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Lourdes, Lourdes
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Most Nice to Lourdes buses use the Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) to Lourdes, Gare SNCF station pair. Use this guide to compare Nice and Lourdes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Terminal (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of Terminal 1.
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
Available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): 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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