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.
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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Take the train to Limoges Benedictins then Brive La Gaillarde and then to Rocamadour Padirac.
Take the bus to Limoges Benedictins and then to Brive La Gaillarde.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 15m | €64($64) | every 4 hours | 291km (181 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | €56($56) | 4 times a week | 338km (210 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €48($48) | on demand | 263km (163 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rocamadour offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.