There are 5 ways to get from Padirac Cave to Angoulême 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 Bretenoux Biars to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Coutrastrain Ter
- Take the train from Coutras to Angoulemetrain Ter
6h 55m€53–85Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from PADIRAC - Gouffre to SOUILLAC - Gare SNCFbus 877
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Perigueuxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from LR Périgueux - Gare SNCF to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCFbus 310
7h 19m€25–38Bus, train via Limoges
- Take the bus from PADIRAC - Gouffre to SOUILLAC - Gare SNCFbus 877
- Take the train from Souillac to Limoges Benedictinstrain
- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus 180
7h 14m€33–55Drive 201 km
- Drive from Padirac Cave to Angoulêmecar 201 km
2h 45m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Bretenoux Biars to Brive La Gaillardebus
- Take the bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Perigueuxbus
- Take the bus from LR Périgueux - Gare SNCF to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCFbus 310
8h 12m€27–37
Padirac Cave to Angoulême by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padirac Cave to Angoulême is to bus and train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Padirac Cave to Angoulême is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Padirac Cave to Angoulême. However, there are services departing from PADIRAC - Gouffre and arriving at LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF via Bretenoux Biars, Brive La Gaillarde and LR Périgueux - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Padirac Cave to Angoulême. However, there are services departing from Bretenoux Biars and arriving at Angouleme via Brive La Gaillarde and Coutras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Padirac Cave and Angoulême is 289 km. The road distance is 201 km.
The best way to get from Padirac Cave to Angoulême without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Padirac Cave to Angoulême, including transfers.
Padirac Cave to Angoulême bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Bretenoux Biars station.
Padirac Cave to Angoulême train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bretenoux Biars station.
The best way to get from Padirac Cave to Angoulême is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Padirac Cave, France and Angoulême, France?
You can take a vehicle from Padirac Cave to Angouleme via PADIRAC - Gouffre, BIARS-SUR-CÈRE - Gare SNCF, Bretenoux Biars, Brive La Gaillarde, and Coutras in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padirac Cave to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF via PADIRAC - Gouffre, Bretenoux Biars, Brive La Gaillarde, Perigueux, and LR Périgueux - Gare SNCF in around 8h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bretenoux Biars to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Coutras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Coutras to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Souillac to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Perigueux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from PADIRAC - Gouffre to SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
Bus from PADIRAC - Gouffre to SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
Bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87)
Bus from LR Périgueux - Gare SNCF to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Dordogne
Bus from LR Périgueux - Gare SNCF to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Dordogne
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Booking & Getting There
Padirac Cave to Angoulême bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Brive La Gaillarde station.
Padirac Cave to Angoulême train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brive La Gaillarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padirac Cave to Angoulême is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Padirac Cave to Angoulême.
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