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How to get fromCarcassonne to Padirac Caveby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Carcassonne to Padirac Cave by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Souillactrain train Intercités / ...
    4h 23m
    €120–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Cahorsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from CAHORS - De Gaulle to FIGEAC - Gare Routièrebus bus 889
    3. Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare Routière to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus bus 876
    8h 34m
    €23–35

  3. Drive 261.2 km

    1. Drive from Carcassonne to Padirac Cavecar car 261.2 km
    2h 41m
    €41–59

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Figeactrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus bus 876
    7h 10m
    €44–87

Carcassonne to Padirac Cave by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Carcassonne to Padirac Cave via Toulouse Matabiau and Souillac in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Padirac Cave via CAHORS - De Gaulle, FIGEAC - Gare Routière, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 8h 34m.

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