There are 4 ways to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion by bus, train, or car
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Line 335 bus, train
best- Take the bus from LR SARLAT LA CANEDA-Pl Pasteur(1) to LR SOUILLAC-Gare SNCFbus 335
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Rodeztrain Ter
7h 7m€38–74Drive 167.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalioncar 167.6 km
2h 38m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Gare de Capdenacbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare de Capdenac to Rodezbus Autocar
9h 59m€38–56Train
- Take the train from Sarlat to Niversactrain Ter
- Take the train from Niversac to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Rodeztrain Ter
8h 12m€52–106
Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion. However, there are services departing from LR SARLAT LA CANEDA-Pl Pasteur(1) and arriving at ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Souillac, Brive La Gaillarde, Gare de Capdenac and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion. However, there are services departing from Sarlat and arriving at Rodez via Niversac and Brive La Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Sarlat-la-Canéda and Espalion is 259 km. The road distance is 167.6 km.
The best way to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion without a car is to line 335 bus and train which takes 7h 7m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion, including transfers.
Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Brive La Gaillarde station.
Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Sarlat station.
The best way to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Sarlat-la-Canéda, France and Espalion, Occitanie, France?
You can take a bus from LR SARLAT LA CANEDA-Pl Pasteur(1) to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Souillac, Brive La Gaillarde, Gare de Capdenac, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sarlat to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Niversac, Brive La Gaillarde, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 8h 12m.
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 Brive La Gaillarde to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Sarlat to Niversac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Niversac to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from LR SARLAT LA CANEDA-Pl Pasteur(1) to LR SOUILLAC-Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Dordogne
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More Questions & Answers
Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Gare de Capdenac station.
Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Niversac station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Espalion.
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