There are 6 ways to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saignon by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Siorac En Perigord to Agen
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Take the train from Agen to Nimes
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Take the train from Nimes to Avignon Centre
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Take the train from Avignon Centre to Cavaillon
Cheapest option
Train, bus via Toulouse
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Take the train from Souillac to Toulouse Matabiau
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Take the bus from Toulouse to Avignon
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Take the bus from Limbert/Voie d'Insertion Avignon to Gare Routière Apt
4 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Souillac to Montauban Ville Bourbon
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Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Nimes
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Take the train from Nimes to Avignon Centre
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Take the bus from République Avignon to Gare Routière Apt
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
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Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Avignon Tgv
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Take the bus from Gare T.G.V Avignon to Gare Routière Apt
Drive
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Drive from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saignon
Train, fly, bus
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Take the train from Sarlat to Bordeaux St Jean
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Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE)
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Take the bus from Nice - Aéroport to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière
Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saignon by bus and train
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saignon is to train and bus via Toulouse, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 13h 14m.
The quickest way to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saignon is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 6h 3m.
The distance between Sarlat-la-Canéda and Saignon is 354 km. The road distance is 582.4 km.
The best way to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saignon without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs €150 - €280.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saignon, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Bordeaux Airport to Nice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saignon is 582 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saignon.
easyJet and Air France offer flights from Bordeaux Airport to Nice Airport.
There are 274+ hotels available in Saignon. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 353.6 km
- Duration: 11h 7m
What companies run services between Sarlat-la-Canéda, France and Saignon, France?
You can take a train from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saignon via Siorac En Perigord, Agen, Nimes, Avignon Centre, and Cavaillon in around 11h 7m.

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €250
Flights from Bordeaux to Nice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €250

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €320
Flights from Bordeaux to Nice via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €320

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Siorac En Perigord to Agen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19 - €29
Train from Agen to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €70
- Rail 1st Class
- €65 - €95
Train from Nimes to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €21
Train from Avignon Centre to Cavaillon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
- Rail 1st Class
- €13 - €20
Train from Souillac to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
- Rail 1st Class
- €25 - €40
Train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €80
Train from Souillac to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €50
Train from Sarlat to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €29
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €45

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Perrache to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €45 - €55

- Phone
- +33 4 32 76 00 40
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from République Avignon to Gare Routière Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Zou! BdR & Vaucluse
Bus from Gare T.G.V Avignon to Gare Routière Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Zou! BdR & Vaucluse
Bus from Limbert/Voie d'Insertion Avignon to Gare Routière Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Zou! BdR & Vaucluse

- Phone
- +33 4 91 57 50 57
- webpresse@maregionsud.fr
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Avignon - Gare Routière PEM to Apt - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Zou! LER
Bus from Avignon - Gare TGV Avignon to Apt - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Zou! LER
Bus from Nice - Aéroport to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Zou! LER

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- Blablabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €22
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €22
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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