How to travel from La Rochelle to Rocamadour, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Rocamadour is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out RocamadourLa Rochelle 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.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde then take a taxi to Rocamadour.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance391km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Rocamadour by bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between La Rochelle and Rocamadour is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from La Rochelle and Rocamadour by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Rocamadour is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Rocamadour, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle 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 5h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Rocamadour. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 40m, 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 La Rochelle and Rocamadour. We recommend that you drive to Rocamadour. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Rocamadour. We recommend that you take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde then take a taxi to Rocamadour. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 La Rochelle and Rocamadour. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Rocamadour is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Rocamadour

Transport options from La Rochelle to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
€85($85)
every 20 mins445km (276 miles)
Train via Poitiers6h 20m
€67($67)
6 times a week448km (278 miles)
Bus and Taxi + 1 similar
5h 55m
€155($155)
once daily433km (269 miles)
Train and Bus6h 55m
€48($48)
6 times a week424km (264 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€71($71)
on demand391km (243 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