How to travel from Besançon to Rocamadour, France

The distance between Besançon and Rocamadour is around 559km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon to Rocamadour by bus, taxi, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG) then take the train to Souillac.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville, Nevers then Vierzon Ville and then to Souillac.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde then take a taxi to Rocamadour.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance559km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Rocamadour by bus, taxi, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Besançon and Rocamadour is around 559km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 435km (270 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Besançon and Rocamadour by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Rocamadour is to drive which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Rocamadour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville, Nevers, Vierzon Ville and Souillac. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Rocamadour. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Besançon and Rocamadour. We recommend that you drive to Rocamadour. instead which will take 5h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Rocamadour. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Souillac. instead which will take 7h 30m.

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 Besançon and Rocamadour. The distance is around 559km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Rocamadour is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Besançon to Rocamadour

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Rocamadour

Transport options from Besançon to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane + 1 similar
7hrs
€240($240)
6 times a week731km (454 miles)
Train and Plane7h 30m
€180($180)
6 times a week844km (524 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€215($215)
6 times a week769km (478 miles)
Bus and Taxi
9h 15m
€165($165)
twice daily653km (406 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€100($100)
on demand559km (347 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