How to travel from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brive-la-Gaillarde, France

The distance between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 212km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brive-la-Gaillarde by 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-GaillardeBordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Saint-Jean and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Saint-Jean and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Tbm, 30 Direct Airport Shuttle, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Brive-la-Gaillarde from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) is to drive which will take 2h 10m and cost around €38 ($38).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare Saint-Jean and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Transport options from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 50m
€15($15)
twice daily220km (137 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€38($38)
on demand212km (132 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