How to travel from Lourdes to Lyon

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Compare bus and train for Lourdes to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lourdes to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $131.

Distance: 303 miles (488 km)

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Driving

$131

Average price

$70

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Cheapest

$207

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9h 7m

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8h 37m

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12h 0m

Average total duration

11h 30m

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6h 48m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Lourdes to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $70.

This is compared to other travel options from Lourdes to Lyon:

A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lourdes to Lyon costing on average $131.

The fastest way to travel from Lourdes to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 9h 7m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lourdes and Lyon including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lourdes to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $131 compared to roughly $207 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76. The journey takes 8h 37m versus 6h 48m 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.

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from Lourdes to Lyon

How to get from Lourdes to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lourdes to Lyon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8572+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872712+SNCF | TGV INOUI6875
    3:10 PM6h28
    Lourdes station
    9:38 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8572+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872712+SNCF | TGV INOUI6875
    3:10 PM6h28
    Lourdes station
    9:38 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872736+SNCF | TGV INOUI6873
    1:26 PM6h24
    Lourdes station
    7:50 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités14140 · 4657+SNCF | TGV INOUI12184
    8:29 AM7h21
    Lourdes station
    3:50 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1251One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872734+SNCF | Intercités4659+SNCF | TGV INOUI5358
    10:28 AM7h52
    Lourdes station
    6:20 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit3740+SNCF | TGV INOUI6605
    8:51 PM13h05
    Lourdes station
    9:56 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $1721One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lourdes to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lourdes to Lyon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lourdes and Lyon including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lourdes to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $70.

This is compared to other travel options from Lourdes to Lyon:

A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lourdes to Lyon costing on average $131.

The fastest way to travel from Lourdes to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 9h 7m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 0m.

The distance from Lourdes to Lyon is approximately 303 miles (488 km).
The average frequency per day from Lourdes to Lyon is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lourdes and Lyon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lourdes to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lourdes station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lourdes, Gare SNCF and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lourdes to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, TPL Mobilites to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lourdes to Lyon:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lourdes to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.

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