How to travel from Vézelay to Rocamadour, France

The distance between Vézelay and Rocamadour is around 471km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vézelay to Rocamadour by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Rodez (RDZ) then take the train to Rocamadour Padirac.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Brive La Gaillarde and then to Rocamadour Padirac.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gares then take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to Souillac.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Drive

Drive to Rocamadour.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance471km (292 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Rocamadour

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Rocamadour by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Vézelay and Rocamadour is around 471km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Vézelay and Rocamadour by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Rocamadour is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Rocamadour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vézelay and Rocamadour. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vézelay to Rocamadour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP, Paris Austerlitz, Brive La Gaillarde and Rocamadour Padirac. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Vézelay and Rocamadour. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 8h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vézelay and Rocamadour. We recommend that you drive to Rocamadour. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Rocamadour. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Rodez (RDZ) then take the train to Rocamadour Padirac. instead which will take 6h 35m.

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 Vézelay and Rocamadour. The distance is around 471km (292 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Rocamadour is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Vézelay to Rocamadour

Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Rocamadour

Transport options from Vézelay to Rocamadour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 35m
€235($235)
once a week847km (527 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€135($135)
3 times a week771km (479 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€90($90)
once a week570km (354 miles)
Bus to Gares, train8h 25m
€180($180)
once a week529km (329 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€85($85)
on demand471km (292 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