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How to get fromBordeaux to Padirac Caveby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bordeaux to Padirac Cave by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via St Denis Pres Martel

    best
    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Brive La Gaillardetrain train Ter
    4h 13m
    €84–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Brive-la-Gaillardebus bus 706 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biarsbus bus Autocar
    7h 19m
    €29–42

  3. Drive  245.8 km

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Padirac Cavecar car 245.8 km
    2h 34m
    €40–57

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Brive La Gaillardetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biarstrain train Ter
    5h 30m
    €44–73

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Sarlattrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus bus 877
    6h 46m
    €35–54

Bordeaux to Padirac Cave by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Padirac Cave, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Brive La Gaillarde 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Padirac Cave via P.E. Brive Laroche, Brive La Gaillarde, BIARS-SUR-CÈRE - Gare SNCF, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 7h 19m.

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