How to get from Pau Airport to Lourdes

Fern Coll

Travel Writer/World Explorer

January 8, 2024

Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains, Lourdes is a cultural and religious marvel. Lourdes is best known for the Sanctuaries Notre-Dame de Lourdes, an incredibly sacred and important Catholic pilgrimage site. Each year, over 1 million people visit the Grotto of the Apparitions, where the Virgin Mary herself is sad to have appeared in 1858.

When it comes to transport from Pau Airport to Lourdes, you have two options; taxi or public transport. Taking a Pau Airport taxi will take around 45 minutes and will cost around €110 during the day and €145 at night. The public transport option from Pau Airport to Lourdes will take closer to 1 hour and 30 minutes and will cost just €2.50 per person.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€110	45min	24/7
Bus	€5	90min	09:59–18:59

How to get from Pau Airport to Lourdes by taxi

Taking a taxi shuttle from Pau Airport to Lourdes is the quickest and only direct transfer option. The journey time in a Pau taxi will be around 45 minutes and you can expect a cost of around €110 in the day and €145.

What's the cost of a taxi from PUF Airport to Lourdes?

The cost of a taxi shuttle from Pau Airport to Lourdes will depend on the distance to your hotel and the level of traffic. You will be charged using a taximeter but can expect to pay €110 during the day and €145 at night (19:00 to 07:00).

For a set fare for your transport from Pau Airport to Lourdes, we recommend pre-booking a private transfer with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€110

Trip Duration

45 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Pau Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Pau Airport?

The taxi rank can be found just out of the Arrivals Hall at Pau Airport. You will see a line of taxis as you exit the main building.

Convenience

For a direct, relaxing and quick way to get from PUF Airport to Lourdes, take a Pau Airport taxi. The journey time will be just 45 minutes and your driver will drop you off directly at the door of your accommodation, without you having to navigate the city streets with your luggage.

Editor’s Note

For longer journeys, you can ask your driver to give you a fixed fare instead of using the taximeter; this may save you money on the overall cost of your transport from Pau Airport to Lourdes.

Useful Tips

Ensure your driver resets the taximeter before beginning your journey to Lourdes.

Most drivers only accept cash payments in Euros.

You can fit up to 4 passengers in a standard Pau Airport taxi.

How to get from Pau Airport to Lourdes by public transport

Unfortunately, there’s no direct mode of public transport from Pau Airport to Lourdes. You will first need to take the Line 17 bus from the airport to Pau, then walk around 15 to 20 minutes to the TER train station. From here, you will take the train to Lourdes. The total travel time will be 1 hour and 30 minutes, not including wait times.

How much is public transport from Pau Airport to Lourdes?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the Line 17 bus to Pau will be €1.50 and the cost of a ticket on the TER train from Pau to Lourdes will be €1. That’s a total journey cost from PUF Airport to Lourdes of €2.50 per person.

Cost

€2.50

Trip Duration

1 Hr. 30 Min.

*The line 17 bus runs every 20 minutes and the TER train is available around every 4 hours.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Line 17 bus runs from 06:29 to 22:40 and the TER train from 09:59 to 18:59. There's no bus service on Sundays.

Where do I find the bus at Pau Airport?

The line 17 bus can be found just outside of the main terminal at Pau Airport. Follow signs from Baggage Claim for “Ground Transportation” and you will see the bus stops in front of you.

Convenience

Although a good budget-friendly transfer option from PUF Airport to Lourdes, taking public transport isn’t the most convenient option. You will have to make a change in Pau, walking around 15 to 20 minutes through the busy city streets with your luggage. Plus, once you reach Lourdes, you will have to find alternate transport to reach your hotel, adding more time and cost to your journey.

Timetables

Line 17 Bus

TER Train

Editor’s Note

To save yourself having to walk from the Line 17 bus stop to the TER train, you can take a taxi from Pau Airport to the train station instead.

Useful Tips

There's very limited luggage storage on the bus and train, be sure to travel light.

There's a 15 to 20-minute walk from the bus stop to the TER train station.

The Line 17 bus doesn't run on Sundays. If you’re landing on a Sunday you’d have to make different arrangements.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lourdes from Pau Airport?

The distance from PUF Airport to Lourdes is 53.5 km. The journey will take approximately 45 minutes in a taxi or private shuttle from Pau Airport to Lourdes and 1 hour and 30 minutes if you choose to take public transportation.

How do I get from Pau Airport to Lourdes?

To get from Pau Airport to Lourdes, you can either take a taxi or public transport. A taxi shuttle from Pau Airport to Lourdes will cost around €110 and will take 45 minutes. On the other hand, choosing the bus and train combo as your transport from Pau Airport to Lourdes will take closer to 1 hour and 30 minutes, but will cost just €2.50 per person.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Pau Airport to Lourdes?

There’s no fixed fare for taking a taxi from PUF Airport to Lourdes. The average cost will be €110 during the day and €145 at night (19:00 to 07:00), but the local drivers use a taximeter, so this is subject to change. For a fixed fare you can rely on, we suggest pre-booking your private transport from Pau Airport to Lourdes with Welcome Pickups.

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How to get from Pau Airport to Lourdes by taxi

What's the cost of a taxi from PUF Airport to Lourdes?

Cost

€110

Trip Duration

45 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Pau Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Pau Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Pau Airport to Lourdes by public transport

How much is public transport from Pau Airport to Lourdes?

Cost

€2.50

Trip Duration

1 Hr. 30 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Line 17 bus runs from 06:29 to 22:40 and the TER train from 09:59 to 18:59. There's no bus service on Sundays.

Where do I find the bus at Pau Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

Line 17 Bus

TER Train

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lourdes from Pau Airport?

How do I get from Pau Airport to Lourdes?

What’s the cost of a taxi from Pau Airport to Lourdes?

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