There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave by train, bus, or car
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Train via St Denis Pres Martel
best- Take the train from Libourne to Perigueuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Perigueux to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
4h 59m€77–127Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from St Emilion to Sarlattrain Ter
- Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 877
6h 9m€25–45Drive 179.8 km
- Drive from Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cavecar 179.8 km
2h 55m€28–40Train
- Take the train from Libourne to Perigueuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Perigueux to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biarstrain Ter
6h 26m€37–74Bus
- Take the bus from St Emilion to Bergeracbus
- Take the bus from Bergerac to Sarlatbus
- Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 877
8h 17m€27–37
Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave is to train and bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from St Emilion and arriving at PADIRAC - Gouffre via Bergerac, LR SARLAT LA CANEDA-Gare SNCF and SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from St Emilion and arriving at St Denis Pres Martel via Libourne, Perigueux and Brive La Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Saint-Émilion and Padirac Cave is 218 km. The road distance is 179.8 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave without a car is to train via St Denis Pres Martel which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave, including transfers.
Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from St Emilion station.
Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Libourne station.
The best way to get from Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave is to train via St Denis Pres Martel which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Saint-Émilion, France and Padirac Cave, France?
You can take a train from St Emilion to Padirac Cave via Libourne, Perigueux, Brive La Gaillarde, and St Denis Pres Martel in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Emilion to Padirac Cave via Bergerac, LR SARLAT LA CANEDA-Gare SNCF, SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 8h 17m.
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 Libourne to Perigueux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Perigueux to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Emilion to Sarlat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Libourne to Perigueux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Perigueux to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Bretenoux Biars
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
Bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bergerac station.
Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Perigueux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Saint-Émilion to Padirac Cave.
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