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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
$215
Fastest journey
8 h 11 m
Average duration
9 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
857 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Lourdes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Lourdes will cost around $215 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $141.
It's difficult to get from Strasbourg to Lourdes without transferring at least once.
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3731Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Lourdes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 532 miles (857 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$216 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest | $307 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 22m Average total duration Fastest 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 38m Average total duration 19h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Lourdes:
A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Lourdes costing on average $216.
Other travel options to Lourdes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
Bus takes on average 19h 8m.
The journey is about 2h 30m faster (8h 52m by train vs 11h 22m by car) and roughly $91 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($216 vs $307). 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 Strasbourg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2404 · 8572 | 6:41 AM Strasbourg station | 8h19 | 3:00 PM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
9578+ 8507+ 14155 | 8:22 AM Strasbourg station | 9h59 | 6:21 PM Lourdes station | 2 transfers | |
2356 · 8575 | 10:49 AM Strasbourg station | 8h11 | 7:00 PM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
5454 · 8593 | 2:01 PM Strasbourg station | 8h57 | 10:58 PM Lourdes station | 1 transfer | |
12130+ 3731 | 6:57 PM Strasbourg station | 14h23 | 9:20 AM Lourdes station | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Strasbourg to Lourdes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $108 but you can travel from only $67 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 532 miles (857 km) distance in 7h 27m.
Distance 532 miles (857 km) |
Average train duration 8h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $108 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 27m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 8:51 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
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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 Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg to Lourdes trains use the Strasbourg to Lourdes station pair. Use this guide to compare Strasbourg and Lourdes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Strasbourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Kuhn, Brasserie Flo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Strasbourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Strasbourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Strasbourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Strasbourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Strasbourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare, Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare, Le Grand Hotel.
Krimmeri-Meinau is 2 km from Strasbourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Krimmeri-Meinau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
ATMs are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Parking.
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
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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