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

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.

3 routes found

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-GaillardeArcachon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Arcachon to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€41($41)
every 20 mins257km (160 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 50m
€24($24)
twice daily265km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€48($48)
on demand267km (166 miles)

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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