- Must visit
Musée des Volcans
Aurillac's main museum inside Château Saint-Étienne. It explores volcanoes, rural life, and Cantal identity with varied permanent displays.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Figeac to Aurillac is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Figeac to Aurillac will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 1 buses that leave Figeac for Aurillac on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Buses from Figeac to Aurillac run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 but you can travel from only $6 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Figeac to Aurillac buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:45 AM Figeac | 1h20 | 1:05 PM Aurillac | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Aurillac's main museum inside Château Saint-Étienne. It explores volcanoes, rural life, and Cantal identity with varied permanent displays.
Regional art and archaeology museum with collections spanning local history, decorative arts, and fine arts in a central historic building.
Contemporary art venue presenting rotating exhibitions and cultural programming. A good stop for recent creative work in central Aurillac.
The main central square, lined with historic buildings and shops. It is the best place to feel everyday life in Aurillac's old center.
Traditional old-town area around Saint-Géraud, with layered history, narrow streets, and one of the most atmospheric parts of Aurillac.
Historic pedestrian street with old façades, independent shops, and easy access to key monuments. Ideal for a first walk through town.
Rustic Cantal mountain soup with cabbage, potatoes and pork. It reflects the hearty farmhouse cooking of the Cantal highlands.
Thick mashed potatoes blended with fresh tome cheese, often with garlic. Aubrac and Cantal tradition prized for its rich, stretchy texture.
Mashed potatoes mixed with fresh tome cheese until elastic. A Cantal staple, usually served with sausage or roast meat.
Refined French dining with regional products and polished presentation. Known for a calm setting and carefully prepared seasonal menus.
Traditional brasserie style venue serving hearty Auvergne dishes and local specialties in a relaxed central atmosphere.
Established casual restaurant appreciated for regional comfort food, generous portions and an easygoing local feel.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than in major cities, while local buses and daily essentials stay reasonably priced for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. In cafes, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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