There are 5 ways to get from Bordeaux 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 via St Denis Pres Martel
best- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
4h 13m€87–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biarsbus Autocar
6h 58m€26–41Drive 245.8 km
- Drive from Bordeaux to Padirac Cavecar 245.8 km
2h 34m€47–68Train
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biarstrain Ter
5h 30m€47–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Sarlattrain Ter
- Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 877
6h 46m€36–54
Bordeaux to Padirac Cave by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Padirac Cave is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Padirac Cave is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and arriving at PADIRAC - Gouffre via P.E. Brive Laroche, Brive La Gaillarde and BIARS-SUR-CÈRE - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at St Denis Pres Martel via Brive La Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Padirac Cave is 245 km. The road distance is 245.8 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Padirac Cave without a car is to train via St Denis Pres Martel which takes 4h 13m and costs €85 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Bordeaux to Padirac Cave, including transfers.
Bordeaux to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Bordeaux to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Padirac Cave is to train via St Denis Pres Martel which takes 4h 13m and costs €85 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 58m.
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 - Belcier Bus Stop to Padirac Cave via P.E. Brive Laroche, Brive La Gaillarde, BIARS-SUR-CÈRE - Gare SNCF, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 6h 58m.
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biars
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Sarlat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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)
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Bordeaux to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Bordeaux to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brive La Gaillarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Padirac Cave is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Bordeaux to Padirac Cave.
There are 1585+ hotels available in Padirac Cave.