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

The distance between Besançon and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 511km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Besançon to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Train

Take the train to Dijon, Clermont-Ferrand then Aurillac and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance511km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Besançon and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 511km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (258 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Besançon and Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon, Clermont-Ferrand and Aurillac. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 9h 15m, 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 Besançon and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 6h 55m.

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 Besançon and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 511km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Besançon to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane + 2 similar
5h 35m
€200($200)
5 times a day1,046km (650 miles)
Train and Plane6h 55m
€170($170)
4 times a day851km (529 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane7hrs
€175($175)
every 20 mins931km (579 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
€36($36)
4 times a day611km (380 miles)
Bus via Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport9h 15m
€32($32)
once daily656km (408 miles)
Train
9h 15m
€305($305)
6 times a week662km (411 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€90($90)
on demand511km (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