There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Padirac Cave by plane, train, bus, night 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.
Fly to Brive–Souillac Airport
best- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Brive–Souillac Airport (BVE)plane ORY - BVE
3h 23m€208–558Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Limogesbus
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Souillactrain
- Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 877
10h 35m€55–93Train
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Brive La Gaillardetrain Intercités
6h 21m€137–214Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Paris Austerlitz to Bretenoux Biarsnighttrain 3789 / ...
12h 15m€98–160Fly 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
5h 49m€126–402Bus
- Take the bus from Paris Austerlitz to Brive La Gaillardebus 60001 / ...
- Take the bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biarsbus Autocar
10h 40m€88–121Drive 528 km
- Drive from Paris to Padirac Cavecar 528 km
5h 10m€85–123
Paris to Padirac Cave by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Padirac Cave is to bus and train which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Padirac Cave is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs €200 - €600.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Paris Austerlitz and arriving at PADIRAC - Gouffre via Brive La Gaillarde and BIARS-SUR-CÈRE - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Paris Austerlitz and arriving at St Denis Pres Martel via Brive La Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Paris and Padirac Cave is 469 km. The road distance is 528 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Padirac Cave without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €130 - €220.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Paris to Padirac Cave, including transfers.
Paris to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Paris Austerlitz station.
Paris 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 Paris to Padirac Cave is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs €200 - €600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 6h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Paris, 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 every 3 hours. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
- 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
- €95–360
- 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
- €45–150
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 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Souillac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Night train from Paris Austerlitz to Bretenoux Biars
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Gramat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Brive La Gaillarde station.
Paris 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 Paris to Padirac Cave is 528 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Paris to Padirac Cave.
There are 1644+ hotels available in Padirac Cave.