The distance between Arcachon and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Arcachon 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-Gaillarde → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Brive La Gaillarde.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
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Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).
The distance between Arcachon and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Arcachon and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arcachon and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | €41($41) | every 20 mins | 257km (160 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 50m | €24($24) | twice daily | 265km (164 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €48($48) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
The following major airports near Brive-la-Gaillarde offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.