How to travel from Arcachon to Rocamadour, France

The distance between Arcachon and Rocamadour is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arcachon 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 RocamadourArcachon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Brive La Gaillarde and then to Rocamadour Padirac.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde, Brive - Place Tassigny then Souillac and then to Rocamadour - Ascenseur Château.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance313km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from Arcachon 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 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Arcachon and Rocamadour is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (138 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Arcachon and Rocamadour by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Rocamadour is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon 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 Arcachon and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean, Brive La Gaillarde and Rocamadour Padirac. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Rocamadour. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4hrs, 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 Arcachon and Rocamadour. We recommend that you drive to Rocamadour. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Rocamadour. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Brive La Gaillarde and then to Rocamadour Padirac. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Arcachon and Rocamadour. The distance is around 313km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Rocamadour is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

How do I get from Arcachon to Rocamadour

Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Rocamadour

Transport options from Arcachon to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4hrs
€66($66)
every 20 mins309km (192 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean4h 50m
€61($61)
every 20 mins420km (261 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean5hrs
€36($36)
every 20 mins283km (176 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 35m
€32($32)
once daily333km (207 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€56($56)
on demand313km (194 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