How to travel from Rocamadour to Poitiers, France

The distance between Rocamadour and Poitiers is around 263km (164 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 Rocamadour to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PoitiersRocamadour if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Limoges Benedictins and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance263km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rocamadour and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Rocamadour to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 7h 35m. 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 Rocamadour and Poitiers is around 263km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Rocamadour and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Rocamadour and Poitiers, 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 Rocamadour and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rocamadour to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rocamadour Padirac, Brive La Gaillarde and Limoges Benedictins. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Rocamadour and Poitiers. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Rocamadour and Poitiers. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rocamadour to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Souillac - Gare SNCF, Brive La Gaillarde and Limoges Benedictins. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Rocamadour and Poitiers. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rocamadour to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Brive La Gaillarde then Limoges Benedictins and then to Poitiers. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Poitiers is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Poitiers. The distance is around 263km (164 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 Rocamadour to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rocamadour and Poitiers

Transport options from Rocamadour to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€66($66)
every 4 hours291km (181 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€56($56)
4 times a week340km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€48($48)
on demand263km (164 miles)

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Airports near Poitiers

The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Poitiers
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Poitiers
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Poitiers