How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rocamadour, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rocamadour is around 437km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rocamadour by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RocamadourLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Souillac.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus and Taxi

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance437km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rocamadour by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rocamadour is around 437km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (202 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rocamadour by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rocamadour is to drive which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rocamadour, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Roche Sur Yon, Bordeaux St Jean, Brive La Gaillarde and Rocamadour Padirac. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rocamadour. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rocamadour. We recommend that you drive to Rocamadour. instead which will take 5h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rocamadour. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Souillac. instead which will take 6h 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rocamadour. The distance is around 437km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rocamadour is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rocamadour

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 15m
€135($135)
every 20 mins795km (494 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 15m
€105($105)
every 20 mins546km (339 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 10m
€73($73)
every 20 mins521km (324 miles)
Train via Nantes8h 30m
€115($115)
twice daily781km (485 miles)
Bus and Taxi
8h 15m
€170($170)
5 times a week560km (348 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€79($79)
on demand437km (271 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