Region in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Getting around Dordogne
How to get around Dordogne
Rent a car; public transport is sparse. Trains reach Périgueux and Sarlat from Bordeaux, and buses connect some towns but are infrequent.
Ways to get around Dordogne
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Rental car | From about €40–70 a day | Best for caves, castles and villages; book ahead in summer |
| TER trains | €10–37 | Bordeaux–Périgueux about 1h10 from €10; Bordeaux–Sarlat about 2h25 from €36.60 |
| Regional coaches | €2–6 | Limited timetables; check before relying on them |
Taxis in Dordogne
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Uber and Bolt do not operate in the area. Taxis must be booked by phone and are expensive for long trips.
Arriving in Dordogne
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord (EGC)
Flights from UK and Netherlands; taxi or rental car to Sarlat, about 1 hour.
Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD)
Train via Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Périgueux or Sarlat, about 2.5–3.5 hours total.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rare; bicycles and e-bikes are popular on quiet roads. Hills and heat make them tiring.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
- Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Dordogne?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Uber and Bolt do not operate in the area. Taxis must be booked by phone and are expensive for long trips.
What's the best way to get around Dordogne?
Rent a car; public transport is sparse. Trains reach Périgueux and Sarlat from Bordeaux, and buses connect some towns but are infrequent.
How do I get from the airport to Dordogne?
Flights from UK and Netherlands; taxi or rental car to Sarlat, about 1 hour.
Is Dordogne walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- SNCF Connect
- OUIGO
- FlixBus France
- Bergerac Airport
- CH Périgueux
- CH Sarlat
- Bolt cities in France
- Dordogne-Périgord tourism
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