How to travel from Rocamadour to Lyon, France
The distance between Rocamadour and Lyon is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rocamadour to Lyon by taxi, bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Rocamadour if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€145($145)
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Brive-la-Gaillarde then take the bus to Lyon Perrache.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rocamadour and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rocamadour to Lyon by taxi, bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Rocamadour and Lyon is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Rocamadour and Lyon by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rocamadour to Lyon is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Rocamadour and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rocamadour and Lyon. We recommend that you drive to Lyon. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rocamadour and Lyon. We recommend that you drive to Lyon. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rocamadour to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Rocamadour and Lyon. The distance is around 408km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rocamadour to Lyon is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rocamadour and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 5hrs | €145($145) | 6 times a week | 612km (381 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 6h 15m | €150($150) | twice daily | 398km (247 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €74($74) | on demand | 408km (254 miles) |
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Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon