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

The distance between Arles and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 513km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Arles 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-GaillardeArles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance513km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Arles to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Arles and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 513km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Arles and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montauban Ville Bourbon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Arles and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Arles and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes - Gare Routière, Parnasse, Toulouse and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Arles and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Arles and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 513km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Arles to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 25m
€80($80)
twice daily551km (342 miles)
Bus
8h 5m
€30($30)
every 20 mins529km (329 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€90($90)
on demand513km (318 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