How to travel from Lyon to Lourdes

There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Lourdes including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Lourdes is a bus with an average price of $69 (€56).

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

A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lourdes costing on average $131 (€107).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Lourdes is by train with an average journey time of 7h 51m.

Other travel options to Lourdes take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 19m.

The distance from Lyon to Lourdes is approximately 303 miles (488 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Lourdes is:

• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Lourdes:

• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Lourdes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Lourdes, Gare SNCF.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Lourdes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lourdes by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lourdes by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Lourdes:

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Lourdes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Toulouse, Barcelona, London, Bordeaux. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lourdes and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lourdes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lourdes, you can visit the Musée de Lourdes to learn about the history of the pilgrimage destination, explore local markets for regional products and souvenirs, and attend a candlelight procession at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. Other notable sites include the House of St. Bernadette, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes with the Grotto of Massabielle, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the Château Fort de Lourdes with its panoramic views. For outdoor enthusiasts, a leisurely walk along the Gave de Pau river or a funicular ride to Pic du Jer for hiking and scenic vistas are recommended.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Lourdes allows visitors to explore the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, attend a candlelight procession, visit the Grotto, and explore nearby attractions such as the Pic du Jer and the Pyrenees.