How to travel from Montpellier to Rocamadour, France

The distance between Montpellier and Rocamadour is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 RocamadourMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Gourdon.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Millau - Gare Routière / SNCF, Rodez - Gare SNCF/Routière then Villefranche-Rg - Gare SNCF and then to Rocamadour - Ascenseur Château.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

liO Occitanie

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Millau - Millau and then to Rodez - Gare SNCF/Routière then take the train to Figeac then take the bus to Rocamadour - Ascenseur Château.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance286km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Rocamadour by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Montpellier and Rocamadour is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Montpellier and Rocamadour by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Rocamadour is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Rocamadour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau and Gourdon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Rocamadour. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Montpellier and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Millau - Gare Routière / SNCF, Rodez - Gare SNCF/Routière, Villefranche-Rg - Gare SNCF and Figeac - Gare SNCF. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

liO Occitanie and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Rocamadour. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Rocamadour. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Gourdon. instead which will take 4h 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 Montpellier and Rocamadour. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Rocamadour is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Rocamadour

Transport options from Montpellier to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€135($135)
5 times a day430km (267 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
once daily344km (214 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 40m
€17($17)
once daily340km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€52($52)
on demand286km (178 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