There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Padirac Cave by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, car, or plane
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 Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Narbonne 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 57m€119–214Bus, train #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Figeactrain Ter
- Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 876
11h 41m€57–98Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Toulousebus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Figeactrain Ter
- Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 876
11h 41m€64–103Drive 485.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Padirac Cavecar 485.4 km
5h 43m€79–114Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brive–Souillac Airport (BVE)plane BCN - BVE
7h 16m€162–504Train, bus
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Narbonne 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
10h 5m€84–174Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Souillacbus
- Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 877
13h 15m€60–93
Barcelona to Padirac Cave by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Padirac Cave is to bus and train which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Padirac Cave is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at PADIRAC - Gouffre via Toulouse Matabiau and SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Gramat via Narbonne, Toulouse Matabiau and Gare de Capdenac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Barcelona and Padirac Cave is 604 km. The road distance is 485.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Padirac Cave without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs €110 - €220.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Barcelona to Padirac Cave, including transfers.
Barcelona to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Padirac Cave train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Padirac Cave is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €160 - €550 and takes 7h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 15m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Padirac Cave, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Padirac Cave via Narbonne, Toulouse Matabiau, Gare de Capdenac, and Gramat in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brive–Souillac Airport (BVE) once daily.
- Website
- chalair.eu
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brive–Souillac Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85–440
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brive–Souillac Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–250
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brive–Souillac Airport via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €110–440
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Gare de Capdenac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Capdenac to Gramat
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Figeac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Souillac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Figeac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- 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 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)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Souillac
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Barcelona to Padirac Cave train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Narbonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Padirac Cave is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Barcelona to Padirac Cave.
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