How to travel from Alès to Rocamadour, France

The distance between Alès and Rocamadour is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alès to Rocamadour by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RocamadourAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Nimes then Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Gourdon.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Mende then take the bus to Severac-le-Ch. - Gare SNCF and then to Rodez - Gare SNCF/Routière then take the train to Figeac then take the bus to Rocamadour - Ascenseur Château.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance305km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from Alès to Rocamadour by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Alès and Rocamadour is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Alès and Rocamadour by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Rocamadour is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Rocamadour, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes, Montauban Ville Bourbon and Gourdon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Alès and Rocamadour. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alès and Rocamadour. We recommend that you drive to Rocamadour. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Rocamadour. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes then Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Gourdon. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Rocamadour is Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Rocamadour. Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Rocamadour. The distance is around 305km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Rocamadour is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Alès to Rocamadour

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Rocamadour

Transport options from Alès to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€150($150)
5 times a day528km (328 miles)
Train via Arvant7h 25m
€130($130)
6 times a week394km (245 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 55m
€32($32)
once daily355km (220 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€55($55)
on demand305km (189 miles)

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Airports near Rocamadour

The following major airports near Rocamadour offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Rocamadour
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Rocamadour
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
131km (82 miles) from Rocamadour