How to travel from Nice to Rocamadour, France

The distance between Nice and Rocamadour is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Aurillac (AUR) then take the train to Bretenoux-Biars.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Toulouse Matabiau and then to Gourdon.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse, Cahors then Figeac - Gare Routière and then to Rocamadour - Ascenseur Château.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Toulouse then take the train to Souillac.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance720km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from Nice to Rocamadour by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 12h 45m. 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Nice and Rocamadour is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (290 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Nice and Rocamadour by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Rocamadour is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice 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 Nice and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles, Toulouse Matabiau and Gourdon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Rocamadour. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Nice and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade, Toulouse, Cahors and Figeac - Gare Routière. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

FlixBus and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Nice and Rocamadour. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Rocamadour. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Souillac then take the bus to Rocamadour - Ascenseur Château. instead which will take 4h 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 Nice and Rocamadour. The distance is around 720km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Rocamadour is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Rocamadour

Transport options from Nice to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€230($230)
6 times a week1,211km (752 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 55m
€150($150)
6 times a week694km (431 miles)
Train
8h 30m
€210($210)
5 times a day829km (515 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€41($41)
once daily851km (529 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 25m
€50($50)
6 times a week779km (484 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand720km (448 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