How to get from Paris to Lourdes by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Paris to Lourdes is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 412 miles (665 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $46 - $57 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $46 (€40) • 13 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $57 (€49) • 1 h 25 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus, Volotea or SNCF | TGV INOUI |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 412 miles (665 km) between Paris and Lourdes. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $46 (€40). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Volotea or SNCF | TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Paris to Lourdes.
It's possible to travel in France directly from Paris to Lourdes by train. Flights land nearby at Pau Airport while making the journey by bus is considerably more time-consuming, involving at least one connection.
Return trips from Lourdes to Paris are also available.
It's not possible to travel directly to Lourdes from Paris by bus with the 900 kilometer journey taking anything from 15 to 30+ hours. There are four departures a day from around 8:00 a.m. until about 3:30 p.m. with changes at Nantes and Le Mans. Buses terminate at Tarbes where local trains continue the journey to Lourdes.
Direct high-speed SNCF TGV trains from Paris to Lourdes depart Paris Gare Montparnasse six times a day, arriving approximately 6 hours later. Departures start just before 6:30 a.m. and continue until around 2:30 p.m. Sunday services are slightly reduced. Gare Montparnasse is in the 14th and 15th arrondissements of the Paris suburbs and linked to the city center by local buses and Metro. Lourdes Station is within easy walking distance of the Sanctuaries and the town. Both stations have taxis available.
Air France in conjunction with HOP have ten non-stop flights a day from either Paris Charles de Gaulle or Orly airports to Pau. Pau is around 40 minutes by car rental, taxi or local train to Lourdes. Flights from Paris to Lourdes commence at just before 8:00 and continue until around 8:00 p.m. and have a journey time of approximately 3.5 hours. Both Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports have fast bus and train links with the center of Paris as well as car rentals and taxis.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $33 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel between Paris and Lourdes including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.
There are 3 travel options between Paris and Lourdes. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Lourdes from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $46 (€40).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Paris to Lourdes:
Taking a bus costs $11 (€9) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $57 (€49) for the same trip.
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lourdes costing on average $52 (€45).
The quickest way to travel between Paris and Lourdes is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 13 h of travel time.
Getting to Lourdes by train takes 5 h 1 min on average.
The Paris to Lourdes distance is around 412 miles (665 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Lourdes is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Paris to Lourdes as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Lourdes:
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Direct services to Lourdes tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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