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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Lourdes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Lourdes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 54m. 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 $73, while a train costs an average of $134.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$134 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 54m Average total duration Fastest 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Lourdes:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lourdes costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to Lourdes take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
Tickets start at around $134 (€110) compared to roughly $207 (€169) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73 (€60). The journey takes 8h 24m versus 6h 51m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Lourdes
How to get from Lyon to Lourdes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Lourdes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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66307:04 PM14h16Lyon Part Dieu9:20 AMLourdes station$1081One-way1 transfer
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66307:04 PM14h16Lyon Part Dieu9:20 AMLourdes station$1081One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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1415512:10 PM6h11Lyon Part Dieu6:21 PMLourdes station$1121One-way1 transfer
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98262:10 PM7h24Lyon Part Dieu9:34 PMLourdes station$1141One-way2 transfers
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53009:40 AM7h51Lyon Part Dieu5:31 PMLourdes station$1261One-way2 transfers
6622 · 85933:04 PM7h54Lyon Part Dieu10:58 PMLourdes station$1561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Lourdes:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lourdes costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to Lourdes take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Lourdes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Lourdes, Gare SNCF.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lourdes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lourdes by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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