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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
€141
Average price
€187
Fastest journey
8 h 34 m
Average duration
16 h 23 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
573 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cannes to Lourdes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cannes to Lourdes will cost around €187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €141.
It's difficult to get from Cannes to Lourdes without transferring at least once.
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8572Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Lourdes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €81.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€106 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Lourdes:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Lourdes costing on average €106.
Other travel options to Lourdes take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 16m.
Tickets start at around €106 compared to roughly €178 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €72. The journey takes 7h 52m versus 6h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cannes to Lourdes trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4764+ 872739+ 17480 | 1:00 PM Cannes station | 8h34 | 9:34 PM Lourdes station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Cannes to Lourdes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €81 but you can travel from only €33 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:28, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 356 miles (573 km) distance in 8h 31m.
Distance 356 miles (573 km) |
Average train duration 7h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €81 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 8h 31m |
First train 6:28 AM |
Last train 7:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Lourdes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lourdes trip today.
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 Cannes 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 Cannes to Lourdes trains use the Cannes to Lourdes station pair. Use this guide to compare Cannes and Lourdes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cannes 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 Roof, La Môme
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Cannes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cannes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cannes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cannes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cannes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion Cannes, Hôtel Montaigne & Spa.
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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