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

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There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Aurillactrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Aurillac to Bretenoux Biarstrain train Ter
    9h 12m
    €78–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus bus 877
    9h 13m
    €40–74

  3. Drive 353.8 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Padirac Cavecar car 353.8 km
    4h 2m
    €55–80

Lyon to Padirac Cave by train, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Padirac Cave via Clermont Ferrand, Aurillac, Bretenoux Biars, BIARS-SUR-CÈRE - Gare SNCF, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Padirac Cave via P.E. Brive Laroche, Gare Sncf, Brive La Gaillarde, Souillac, SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 9h 13m.

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