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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.
Cheapest price
€106
Average price
€133
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 24 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
677 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Lourdes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Lourdes will cost around €133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €106.
It's difficult to get from Caen to Lourdes without transferring at least once.
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852018Trains from Caen to Lourdes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €66 but you can travel from only €57 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 420 miles (677 km) distance in 8h 1m.
Distance 420 miles (677 km) |
Average train duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €66 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 1m |
First train 6:50 AM |
Last train 8:50 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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The table below shows live departures for Caen to Lourdes trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3302+ 8572 | 7:00 AM Gare de Caen | 8h00 | 3:00 PM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
8572+ 3302 | 7:00 AM Gare de Caen | 8h00 | 3:00 PM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
8507+ 14155+ 3304 | 8:00 AM Gare de Caen | 10h21 | 6:21 PM Lourdes station | 2 transfers | |
8575+ 3306 | 10:04 AM Gare de Caen | 8h56 | 7:00 PM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
3374+ 8575+ 852018 | 10:08 AM Gare de Caen | 8h52 | 7:00 PM Lourdes station | 2 transfers | |
8575+ 3374+ 852018 | 10:08 AM Gare de Caen | 8h52 | 7:00 PM Lourdes station | 2 transfers | |
3344+ 8593 | 2:25 PM Gare de Caen | 8h33 | 10:58 PM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
8593+ 3344 | 2:25 PM Gare de Caen | 8h33 | 10:58 PM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
3318+ 3731 | 5:59 PM Gare de Caen | 15h21 | 9:20 AM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
3731+ 3318 | 5:59 PM Gare de Caen | 15h21 | 9:20 AM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
3320+ 3751+ 872733 | 6:59 PM Gare de Caen | 14h35 | 9:34 AM Lourdes station | 2 transfers | |
3751+ 3320+ 872733 | 6:59 PM Gare de Caen | 14h35 | 9:34 AM Lourdes station | 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 de Lourdes -> Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Lourdes, Lourdes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen to Lourdes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lourdes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Caen to Lourdes trains use the Gare de Caen to Lourdes station pair. Use this guide to compare Caen and Lourdes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Caen is 1 km from Caen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Caen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de la Gare, La Ficelle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Caen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Caen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Caen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Caen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Caen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol, Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare, Hotel de la Paix.
Lourdes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Navarre, Restaurant Alexandra
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lourdes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lourdes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lourdes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lourdes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lourdes: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Saint Sauveur, Hotel Panorama, Hotel Roissy.
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