How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Rocamadour, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Rocamadour is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 RocamadourClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Aurillac and then to St-Denis-près-Martel.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Neussargues, Aurillac then Figeac and then to Rocamadour - Ascenseur Château.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance229km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Rocamadour by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Rocamadour is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Rocamadour by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Rocamadour is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Rocamadour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aurillac, St-Denis-près-Martel and Rocamadour Padirac. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Rocamadour. Trains depart 4 times a day 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Clermont-Ferrand and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Neussargues, Aurillac and Figeac. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF Bus, Swiss PostAuto and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Rocamadour. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Rocamadour. We recommend that you take the train to Aurillac and then to St-Denis-près-Martel. 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Rocamadour. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Rocamadour is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Rocamadour

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Rocamadour

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€160($160)
4 times a day264km (164 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€41($41)
once daily291km (181 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€41($41)
on demand229km (142 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