How to travel from Alès to Brive-la-Gaillarde, France

The distance between Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alès to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Brive-la-GaillardeAlès if you're planning a return trip.

1
3 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Nimes then Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
2
3 x bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Nimes then Toulouse and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance353km (219 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Alès to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Montauban Ville Bourbon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse, Toulouse and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

SNCF Bus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes then Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Brive-la-Gaillarde is Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde. Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 353km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).

How do I get from Alès to Brive-la-Gaillarde

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Alès to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€84($84)
5 times a day559km (347 miles)
Train via Arvant7hrs
€110($110)
twice daily403km (250 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€39($39)
twice daily542km (337 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€64($64)
on demand353km (219 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Alès and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Bus companies

Train operators

Airports near Brive-la-Gaillarde

The following major airports near Brive-la-Gaillarde offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde