What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Padirac Cave?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at PADIRAC - Gouffre via P.E. Brive Laroche and SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Padirac Cave?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Gramat via Clermont Ferrand and Figeac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Lyon to Padirac Cave?

The distance between Lyon and Padirac Cave is 496 km. The road distance is 353.8 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Padirac Cave without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €100 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Padirac Cave bus from?

Lyon to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Padirac Cave train from?

Lyon to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Padirac Cave?

The best way to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Lyon to Padirac Cave bus arrive?

Lyon to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where does the Lyon to Padirac Cave train arrive?

Lyon to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Padirac Cave?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Padirac Cave is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Lyon to Padirac Cave.

Where can I stay near Padirac Cave?

There are 1870+ hotels available in Padirac Cave.

Lyon to Padirac Cave - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Figeactrain Ter
8h 28m
€105–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 877
9h 23m
€36–68
Drive 353.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Padirac Cavecar 353.8 km
4h 2m
€56–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Aurillactrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Aurillac to Bretenoux Biarsbus
9h 22m
€75–144

Lyon to Padirac Cave by bus, train, and foot

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9h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 496.1 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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, Figeac, and Gramat in around 8h 28m. 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 23m.

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