There are 3 ways to get from Avignon to Padirac Cave 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 Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
- Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Souillactrain Ter
7h 31m€159–279Drive 370.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Avignon to Padirac Cavecar 370.8 km
4h 43m€58–84Bus, train
- Take the bus from Avignon to Toulousebus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Figeactrain Ter
- Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 876
10h 55m€59–105
Avignon to Padirac Cave by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Padirac Cave is to bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Padirac Cave is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Souillac via Nimes and Montauban Ville Bourbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Avignon and Padirac Cave is 550 km. The road distance is 370.8 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Padirac Cave without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €150 - €280.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Avignon to Padirac Cave, including transfers.
Avignon to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avignon Centre station.
Avignon to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Padirac Cave is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Avignon to Padirac Cave.
There are 2036+ hotels available in Padirac Cave.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Padirac Cave, France?
You can take a train from Avignon Centre to Padirac Cave via Nimes, Montauban Ville Bourbon, and Souillac in around 7h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Souillac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Figeac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Avignon to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0 806 800 350
- [email protected]
- Website
- lio-occitanie.fr
Bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
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