There are 5 ways to get from Avignon to Padirac Cave by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Gare de Capdenactrain Ter
- Take the train from Gare de Capdenac to Gramattrain Ter
8h 38m€113–228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Cahorsbus
- Take the bus from CAHORS - De Gaulle to FIGEAC - Gare Routièrebus 889
- Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare Routière to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 876
13h 6m€41–77Bus, 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€53–99Drive 370.8 km
- Drive from Avignon to Padirac Cavecar 370.8 km
4h 43m€58–83Train, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 877
9h 52m€85–191
Avignon to Padirac Cave by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Padirac Cave is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 13h 6m.
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 bus from Avignon to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop and arriving at PADIRAC - Gouffre via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, CAHORS - De Gaulle and FIGEAC - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Gramat via Nimes, Toulouse Matabiau and Gare de Capdenac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Avignon and Padirac Cave is 552 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 8h 38m and costs €110 - €230.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Avignon to Padirac Cave, including transfers.
Avignon to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop station.
Avignon to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avignon Centre station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Padirac Cave is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 13h 6m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Padirac Cave, France?
You can take a train from Avignon Centre to Padirac Cave via Nimes, Toulouse Matabiau, Gare de Capdenac, and Gramat in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Padirac Cave via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Cahors, CAHORS - De Gaulle, FIGEAC - Gare Routière, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 13h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Gare de Capdenac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Capdenac to Gramat
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Figeac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Souillac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Avignon to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
Bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
Bus from CAHORS - De Gaulle to FIGEAC - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
Bus from FIGEAC - Gare Routière to PADIRAC - Gouffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Cahors
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Avignon to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus 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.
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