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Musée des Volcans
Aurillac's main museum inside Château Saint-Étienne. It explores volcanoes, rural life, and Cantal identity with varied permanent displays.
Trains from Le Puy-en-Velay to Aurillac run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€39) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€39) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 7:53 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Le Puy-en-Velay to Aurillac trains for today, Thursday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 2:01 PM Le Puy-en-Velay | 3h06 | 5:07 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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Gare d'Aurillac -> Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, Aurillac
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Most Le Puy-en-Velay to Aurillac trains use the Le Puy-en-Velay to Aurillac station pair. Use this guide to compare Le Puy-en-Velay and Aurillac train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Le Puy-en-Velay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Poivrier, La Taverne
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Le Puy-en-Velay. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Le Puy-en-Velay. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Le Puy-en-Velay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Le Puy-en-Velay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Le Puy-en-Velay: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Styles Le Puy-en-Velay, Hotel Chris'tel, Dyke Hotel.
Aurillac is 1 km from Aurillac city centre. Public transport options include:
Aurillac has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Saint-Exupéry, Le Renaissance
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Aurillac. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Aurillac. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aurillac: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aurillac: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aurillac: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis Aurillac, Campanile Aurillac, Hotel des Carmes.
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