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How to get fromPonferrada to Lourdesby train (Renfe), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes by train (Renfe), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Iruntrain train Alv / ...
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain train Ter
    11h 21m
    €108–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ponferrada to Leonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbesbus bus
    13h 45m
    €57–100

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain train Ter
    11h 34m
    €79–124

  4. Drive  682.3 km

    1. Drive from Ponferrada to Lourdescar car 682.3 km
    6h 42m
    €125–181

  5. Train via Burgos

    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajestrain train
    3. Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain train Ter
    11h 49m
    €106–163

Ponferrada to Lourdes by train and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 773.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Lourdes, France?

You can take a train from Ponferrada to Lourdes via Vitoria/Gasteiz, Irun, Irun, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponferrada to Halles - Office de tourisme via León, Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop, Tarbes, and Bastillac in around 13h 45m.

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