How to travel from Valence to Rocamadour, France

The distance between Valence and Rocamadour is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Toulouse-Matabiau and then to Gourdon.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance511km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from Valence to Rocamadour by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Valence and Rocamadour is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (161 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Valence and Rocamadour by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Rocamadour is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Rocamadour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Toulouse-Matabiau and Gourdon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Rocamadour. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Valence and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse, Cahors and Figeac - Gare Routière. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

FlixBus and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Valence and Rocamadour. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Rocamadour. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse-Matabiau and then to Gourdon. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Valence and Rocamadour. The distance is around 511km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Rocamadour is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Valence to Rocamadour

Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Rocamadour

Transport options from Valence to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 45m
€190($190)
4 times a day652km (405 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
€34($34)
once daily684km (425 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€90($90)
on demand511km (317 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