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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
€123
Average price
€169
Fastest journey
6 h 46 m
Average duration
8 h 49 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
870 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Lourdes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Lourdes will cost around €169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €123.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Lourdes without transferring at least once.
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872733Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Lourdes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 540 miles (870 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€130 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €278 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration Fastest 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Lourdes:
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Lourdes costing on average €130.
Other travel options to Lourdes take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
The journey is about 2h 4m faster (8h 18m by train vs 10h 22m by car) and roughly €148 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€130 vs €278). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Lourdes trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7028 · 8575 | 10:42 AM Lille Flandres | 8h18 | 7:00 PM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
12526 · 5470 · 8575 | 11:01 AM Lille-Europe | 7h59 | 7:00 PM Lourdes station | 2 transfers | |
7518 · 8555+ D52 (867117) | 12:05 PM Lille-Europe | 9h29 | 9:34 PM Lourdes station | 2 transfers | |
7218 · 8555+ D52 (867117) | 12:05 PM Lille-Europe | 9h29 | 9:34 PM Lourdes station | 2 transfers | |
7052 · 8593 | 4:12 PM Lille Flandres | 6h46 | 10:58 PM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
7068+ 3731 | 6:12 PM Lille Flandres | 15h18 | 9:30 AM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
7082+ 3751+ 872733 | 8:12 PM Lille Flandres | 13h22 | 9:34 AM Lourdes station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lille to Lourdes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €52 but you can travel from only €34 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 540 miles (870 km) distance in 7h 7m.
Distance 540 miles (870 km) |
Average train duration 8h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €52 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 7m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 8:51 PM |
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Best time to book 4 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 Lille 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 Lille to Lourdes trains use the Lille Flandres to Lourdes station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Lourdes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
Lille-Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille-Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Costa Coffee, Factory & Co., PAUL, Selecta
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are located in Hall 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00. Information desks are located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
Luggage storage is staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
Available at Lille-Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille-Europe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille-Europe: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe, Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille, Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais.
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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