There are 5 ways to get from Toulouse to Padirac Cave 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 Toulouse Matabiau to Gare de Capdenactrain Ter
- Take the train from Gare de Capdenac to Gramattrain Ter
3h 54m€67–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toulouse to Cahorsbus
- Take the bus from CAHORS - De Gaulle to FIGEAC - Gare Routièrebus 889
- Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare Routière to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 876
6h 49m€14–19Drive 170.7 km
- Drive from Toulouse to Padirac Cavecar 170.7 km
1h 56m€32–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Souillactrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 877
4h 42m€36–55Train, bus via Figeac
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Figeactrain Ter
- Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus 876
5h 11m€33–49
Toulouse to Padirac Cave by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Padirac Cave is to bus which costs €14 - €19 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Toulouse to Padirac Cave is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Toulouse to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Toulouse and arriving at PADIRAC - Gouffre via CAHORS - De Gaulle and FIGEAC - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Toulouse to Padirac Cave. However, there are services departing from Toulouse Matabiau and arriving at Gramat via Gare de Capdenac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Toulouse and Padirac Cave is 207 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Padirac Cave without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €65 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Toulouse to Padirac Cave, including transfers.
Toulouse to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Toulouse station.
Toulouse to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Toulouse Matabiau station.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Padirac Cave is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €19 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Toulouse, France and Padirac Cave, France?
You can take a train from Toulouse Matabiau to Padirac Cave via Gare de Capdenac and Gramat in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toulouse to Padirac Cave via CAHORS - De Gaulle, FIGEAC - Gare Routière, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 6h 49m.
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 Toulouse Matabiau to Gare de Capdenac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Capdenac to Gramat
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Souillac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Figeac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to Cahors
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from CAHORS - De Gaulle to FIGEAC - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
Bus from FIGEAC - Gare Routière to PADIRAC - Gouffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
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)
Bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lot)
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Booking & Getting There
Toulouse to Padirac Cave bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cahors station.
Toulouse to Padirac Cave train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gare de Capdenac station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toulouse to Padirac Cave is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Toulouse to Padirac Cave.
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