There are 6 ways to get from Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cave by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Brive–Souillac Airport
best- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Brive–Souillac Airport (BVE)plane ORY - BVE
3h 38m€173–483Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Limogesbus 705
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Souillactrain
- Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 877
11h 45m€58–103Train
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Brive La Gaillardetrain Intercités
7h 7m€132–243Drive 530.2 km
- Drive from Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cavecar 530.2 km
5h 15m€82–118Fly to Rodez-Marcillac Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ)plane ORY - RDZ
- Take the train from Rodez to Gramattrain
6h 4m€130–392Train, bus
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Souillactrain Intercités
- Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 877
8h 46m€90–185
Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cave by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cave is to bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cave is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €170 - €490.
No, there is no direct train from Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Gare de l'Est and arriving at St Denis Pres Martel via Paris Austerlitz and Brive La Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Gare de l'Est and Padirac Cave is 474 km. The road distance is 530.2 km.
The best way to get from Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cave without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €130 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cave, including transfers.
Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Austerlitz station.
The best way to get from Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cave is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €170 - €490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 7h 7m.
Gare de l'Est 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 Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cave is 530 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Gare de l'Est to Padirac Cave.
What companies run services between Gare de l'Est, France and Padirac Cave, France?
Chalair Aviation flies from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Brive–Souillac Airport (BVE) twice daily. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paris Austerlitz to Brive La Gaillarde hourly. Tickets cost €80–170 and the journey takes 4h 37m.
- Website
- chalair.eu
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Brive–Souillac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–290
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Rodez-Marcillac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
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 Paris Austerlitz to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Souillac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Gramat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Souillac
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
Bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
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