You can reach the Périgord by train, car, or plane. Choose your point of entry based on the area where you’ll be staying, and check for connections or traffic conditions before you leave.
Traveling to Périgord by Train
The TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine serves the major cities in the Dordogne. The train is a good option for traveling to Périgueux, Bergerac , or Sarlat, and then continuing your journey by local transportation depending on where you’re staying.
The TER lines connect Bordeaux to Périgueux, Bergerac , and Sarlat, as well as Périgueux to Limoges. Connections and schedules vary by date: please check the official information before your departure.
View the TER routes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine · View the list of train stations
Continue on to your destination
The Périgueux train station is convenient for White Périgord and the northern part of the department; Bergerac serves the Purple Périgord ; Sarlat, Le Buisson, and Les Eyzies provide access to the Black Perigord. For the Green Perigord, check out the train stations in Thiviers , and Périgueux based on the address of your stay.
You may need to take a bus, taxi, bike, or car for the last few kilometers. Check the service to your town on the official network Cars in the Dordogne Region.
Traveling to Périgord by Car
The A89 and A20 highways and the RN21 provide the main access routes to the department. Choose your exit and final route based on the area and the town you’re heading to.
Guidelines Based on Your Departure City
Take the A89 toward Libourne, Mussidan , and Périgueux; then continue on local roads toward Bergerac or Sarlat.
Depending on your destination, take the A10 and A89, or the A20 via Vierzon, Limoges, and Brive.
Take the A62, then follow the route to the A20 or A89, or take the RN21 via Agen and Bergerac , depending on your destination.
RN21 toward Thiviers , and Périgueux; A20 south toward the Brive area.
Take the A89 toward Clermont-Ferrand, Brive, and Périgueux to reach the Périgord.
For the Périgord Blanc, head to Périgueux; for the Périgord Pourpre, head to Bergerac ; for the Périgord Noir, head to Sarlat and the Dordogne Valley; for the Périgord Vert, head to Thiviers , and Brantôme. The route depends on your exact address.
Check for roadwork and traffic on VINCI Autoroutes and the network map of the DIR Central-West.
Traveling to Périgord by Plane
Bergerac Airport is located in the Dordogne. Brive, Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Limoges are other possible arrival points, depending on available flights and your final destination. Flight routes and schedules are subject to change: please check the official information before booking.
This old map is kept for archival purposes; it does not show the destinations currently served. Please visit the official websites listed below for current service information.
Airports to Consider
An airport located in the Dordogne. Destinations and Information
Final destination in eastern Périgord. Flights and Destinations
A major airport in the western part of the department. Flights and Destinations
Another entrance on the south side. Flights and Destinations
Near the Périgord Vert. Flight Schedule
Check out the airport's services, particularly those for business aviation. Official Website
View information from theAgen Metropolitan Area.
From the airport, plan your trip to your accommodations: train, bus, taxi, or rental car, depending on your destination. Check the availability of the transfer before you leave.
