There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Lourdes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Lourdestrain Tgv
11h 37m€284–435Bus via Lyon
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lourdesbus
18h 45m€75–125Drive 1,060.4 km
- Drive from Zurich to Lourdescar 1,060.4 km
11h 1m€192–276Fly Zurich Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane ZRH - PUF
8h 42m€272–509Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain Ter
13h 44m€250–388Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Toulousebus FlixBus N1156
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarbesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 14m€95–148Fly Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain
8h 24m€136–337Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane SXB - LDE
6h 35m€166–503Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
8h 56m€116–403Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)plane BGY - LDE
9h 34m€135–466
Zurich to Lourdes by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lourdes is to bus via Lyon which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lourdes is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs €160 - €550.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Lourdes via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lourdes via Mulhouse Ville, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Zurich and Lourdes is 1422 km. The road distance is 1060.4 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Lourdes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 37m and costs €280 - €440.
It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Zurich to Lourdes, including transfers.
Zurich to Lourdes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Lourdes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Lourdes is to train via Paris which takes 11h 37m and costs €280 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €270 - €550 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Lourdes, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lourdes via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Lourdes via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–650
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Lourdes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Zurich to Lourdes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lourdes is 1060 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Zurich to Lourdes.
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