There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Padirac Cave by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Brive–Souillac Airport
best- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Brive–Souillac Airport (BVE)plane ORY - BVE
3h 23m€178–558Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brive-la-Gaillardebus N705
- Take the bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biarsbus Autocar
10h 59m€48–75Train
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Brive La Gaillardetrain Intercités
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Rocamadour Padiractrain Ter
6h 27m€114–209Drive 528 km
- Drive from Paris to Padirac Cavecar 528 km
5h 10m€82–119Fly 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€129–412
Paris to Padirac Cave by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Padirac Cave is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Padirac Cave is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs €170 - €600.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Paris Austerlitz and arriving at Rocamadour Padirac via Brive La Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
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 27m and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Paris to Padirac Cave, including transfers.
Paris to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 €170 - €600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 6h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 59m.
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, you can take a train from Paris Austerlitz to Padirac Cave via Brive La Gaillarde and Rocamadour Padirac in around 6h 27m.
- 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
- €90–320
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Rocamadour Padirac
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Gramat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 1888+ hotels available in Padirac Cave.