We are 3 seniors, want to go from Marseille to Lourdes april 11 stay 2 nights and return to Marseille on the 13, what is the best way to do this , we are not driving ,please, help, thank you
Posted by
Wengen
4184 posts
You can do this by train, and the answer to times and prices will be here: www.sncf-connect.com
However April next year is a long time away, so use a date in the next weeks or so to have an idea of travel options.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
7654 posts
Train. It appears there are several trains daily taking about 6 hours, and requiring a single connection. It's waaaay too early to book tickets for April. Look on the SNCF website after the New Year. Note that if you want to arrive on the 11th and depart on the 13th, you need to book your accommodations for 2 nights, not 1. You will wanf to book your hotel accommodations well in advance, as soon as your date are firm.
Posted by
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The train is probably the easiest option since you don’t want to drive. You can take a direct TGV from Marseille to Colmar with one connection, and the journey is quite comfortable. Since you’re only staying one night, I’d book your train tickets early and choose a hotel close to the station or old town to make things easier.
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
3570 posts
Elowen, Do you mean some other city than Colmar? That is the wrong direction to go from Marseille to Lourdes.
Posted by
France Southwest - Occitanie
4178 posts
The weather is unpredictable, but keep in mind that Marseille has a Mediterranean climate that is generally sunny and dry in April. Meanwhile, Lourdes sits at the foothills of the Pyrenees, bringing cold nights and a good chance of rain this time of year. Be sure to pack accordingly, just in case.
Aside from the apparent mistake of writing 1 night instead of 2, note that "Marseille" is spelled without an "s" at the end.
Posted by
The Heartland USA
9790 posts
If you haven't seen it already, The Miracle Club (2023) is a film about four Irish women who go to Lourdes.