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How to get fromLyon to Padirac Caveby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Padirac Cave by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont FerrandtrainTer
    2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to NeussarguestrainTer
    3. Take the train from Neussargues to Bretenoux BiarstrainTer
    9h 23m
    €70–116

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillardebus1716 / ...
    2. Take the bus from SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus877
    9h 55m
    €24–95

  3. Drive 353.8 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Padirac Cavecar353.8 km
    4h 6m
    €54–78

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont FerrandtrainTer
    2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to FigeactrainTer
    3. Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus876
    9h 57m
    €81

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rodezbus
    2. Take the train from Rodez to FigeactrainTer
    3. Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to PADIRAC - Gouffrebus876
    11h 18m
    €31–88

Lyon to Padirac Cave by train, bus, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lyon, France and Padirac Cave, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Padirac Cave via Clermont Ferrand, Neussargues, Bretenoux Biars, BIARS-SUR-CÈRE - Gare SNCF, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Padirac Cave via P.E. Brive Laroche, Gare Sncf, Brive La Gaillarde, Souillac, SOUILLAC - Gare SNCF, and PADIRAC - Gouffre in around 9h 55m.

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