How to travel from Nantes to Rocamadour, France

The distance between Nantes and Rocamadour is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nantes 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 RocamadourNantes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Montoir De Bretagne then fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Souillac.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Vierzon Ville then Brive La Gaillarde and then to Rocamadour Padirac.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus and Taxi

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance452km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Rocamadour by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Nantes and Rocamadour is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Nantes and Rocamadour by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Rocamadour is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Rocamadour, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville, Brive La Gaillarde and Rocamadour Padirac. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Rocamadour. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Nantes and Rocamadour. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Souillac then take the bus to Rocamadour - Ascenseur Château. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Rocamadour. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Souillac then take the bus to Rocamadour - Ascenseur Château. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Nantes and Rocamadour. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Rocamadour is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Rocamadour

Transport options from Nantes to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 40m
€220($220)
6 times a week769km (478 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane6h 15m
€275($275)
6 times a week924km (574 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 45m
€180($180)
6 times a week684km (425 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€115($115)
every 20 mins654km (406 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8hrs
€88($88)
6 times a week601km (373 miles)
Bus and Taxi + 1 similar
7h 15m
€165($165)
once daily574km (357 miles)
Train and Bus7h 35m
€90($90)
6 times a week611km (380 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€81($81)
on demand452km (281 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