There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biarsbus Autocar
9h 13m€39–65Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Aurillactrain Ter
- Take the train from Aurillac to Bretenoux Biarstrain Ter
9h 14m€80–134Drive 353.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Padirac Cavecar 353.8 km
4h 2m€57–82
Lyon to Padirac Cave by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €55 - €85.
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, Brive La Gaillarde and BIARS-SUR-CÈRE - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bretenoux Biars via Clermont Ferrand and Aurillac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Lyon and Padirac Cave is 447 km. The road distance is 353.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave without a car is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave, including transfers.
Lyon to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Padirac Cave, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Padirac Cave via P.E. Brive Laroche, Brive La Gaillarde, BIARS-SUR-CÈRE - Gare SNCF, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, 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 14m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Aurillac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aurillac to Bretenoux Biars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Lyon to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Padirac Cave is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Lyon to Padirac Cave.
There are 1653+ hotels available in Padirac Cave.