There are 3 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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
best- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Aurillactrain Ter
- Take the train from Aurillac to Bretenoux Biarstrain Ter
5h 47m€39–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biarsbus Autocar
6h 28m€26–43Drive 194.2 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cavecar 194.2 km
2h 22m€30–44
Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Clermont-Ferrand station to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station 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 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Bretenoux Biars via Aurillac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Padirac Cave is 240 km. The road distance is 194.2 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave, including transfers.
Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Padirac Cave, France?
You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Padirac Cave via Aurillac, Bretenoux Biars, BIARS-SUR-CÈRE - Gare SNCF, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Padirac Cave via P.E. Brive Laroche, Brive La Gaillarde, BIARS-SUR-CÈRE - Gare SNCF, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 6h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Aurillac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aurillac to Bretenoux Biars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Aurillac station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Padirac Cave.
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