Lourdes Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips

Lourdes Transportation

With majestic views of the grand Pyrenees Mountains and situated in southwestern, France, the town of Lourdes embodies both the natural and ethereal beauty of its landscape and architecture. This quaint area houses some of the most highly-regarded religious sites in the world, such as the Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes, a religious pilgrimage site for Catholics; Rosary Basilica; and Saint Bernadette’s Church. Every year, millions visit the Grotto of Massabielle where, in 1858, the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to a local woman.

Smaller-Size City Negates The Need for Local Bus Travel

Lourdes is a smaller-size city, so its walker-friendly, and it’s chock full of sites to see that may be missed when traveling by bus. By strolling around the city, you can see the sites without going long distances. If you choose to tour the city by bus, there is the Little Train Lourdes or Petit Train Touristique, but you may miss some of the sites and landmarks since the train takes one particular standard route. A bus tour of this city in just under 5 miles and within 45 minutes.

Long Taxi Ride From The Airport = Expensive Cab Fares

The distance from one of the main airports in Toulouse to Lourdes runs 109 miles or a 2.5 hour long cab ride. As a result of this long distance, taxi rides can be costly, averaging about $400 one way.

Available Train Service Not Convenient From the Airport

The railway station is a less expensive option than the cab service. It runs every 2 – 4 hours from the Toulouse train depot. An average, one-way train fare is $29 US dollars.  With your luggage, to get from the airport in Toulouse to a nearby train station, you’ll need to catch a short and inexpensive cab ride. Once onboard the train, you’ll experience  a comfort of home with train announcements in both French and English – Embarquement immédiat – now boarding.

Limited Air Flights from London

If you’re looking for airline options from London, you’ll only find one available air way that flies into Toulouse – Ryan Air.

With all of these transportation options in mind, you may want to mix it up and take a combination of different modes of travel to get to your destination faster and cheaper.

Editor’s note: The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about transportation to and in Lourdes.