There are 4 ways to get from Lourdes to Pech Merle by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lourdes to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahorstrain Ter / ...
4h 57m€110–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarbes to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Cahorsbus
- Take the bus from CAHORS - De Gaulle to BOUZIÈS - Pontbus 889
7h 36m€38–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Lourdes to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Cahorsbus
- Take the bus from CAHORS - De Gaulle to BOUZIÈS - Pontbus 889
6h 8m€60–91Drive 245.3 km
- Drive from Lourdes to Pech Merlecar 245.3 km
4h 10m€39–57
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lourdes to Pech Merle is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lourdes to Pech Merle is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lourdes to Pech Merle. However, there are services departing from Halles - Office de tourisme and arriving at BOUZIÈS - Pont via Tarbes, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and CAHORS - De Gaulle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Lourdes to Pech Merle. However, there are services departing from Lourdes and arriving at Cahors via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Lourdes and Pech Merle is 316 km. The road distance is 245.3 km.
The best way to get from Lourdes to Pech Merle without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Lourdes to Pech Merle, including transfers.
Lourdes to Pech Merle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tarbes station.
Lourdes to Pech Merle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lourdes station.
The best way to get from Lourdes to Pech Merle is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Lourdes, France and Pech Merle, France?
You can take a train from Lourdes to Pech Merle via Toulouse Matabiau and Cahors in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halles - Office de tourisme to Pech Merle via Bastillac, Tarbes, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Cahors, CAHORS - De Gaulle, and BOUZIÈS - Pont in around 7h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lourdes to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahors
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lourdes to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to Cahors
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lourdes to Pech Merle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Lourdes to Pech Merle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lourdes to Pech Merle is 245 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Lourdes to Pech Merle.
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