How to travel from Poitiers to Rocamadour, France

The distance between Poitiers and Rocamadour is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers 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.

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Train

Take the train to Limoges Benedictins then Brive La Gaillarde and then to Rocamadour Padirac.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Bus

Take the bus to Limoges Benedictins and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance263km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Rocamadour by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Poitiers and Rocamadour is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Poitiers and Rocamadour by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Rocamadour is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Rocamadour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Limoges Benedictins, Brive La Gaillarde and Rocamadour Padirac. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Rocamadour. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Poitiers and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Limoges Benedictins, Brive La Gaillarde and Souillac. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Rocamadour. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Rocamadour. We recommend that you take the train to Limoges Benedictins then Brive La Gaillarde and then to Rocamadour Padirac. 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 Poitiers and Rocamadour. The distance is around 263km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Rocamadour is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Rocamadour

Transport options from Poitiers to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€64($64)
every 4 hours291km (181 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
€56($56)
4 times a week338km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€48($48)
on demand263km (163 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