How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Le Mans, France
The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Le Mans is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Le Mans → Brive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Limoges Benedictins, plane
Take the train to Limoges Benedictins then fly from Limoges (LIG) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Le Mans.
- Duration5h 60m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€120($120)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Chateauroux then take the bus to Tours then take the train to Le Mans.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Le Mans
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Le Mans is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Le Mans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Le Mans. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Le Mans. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Limoges Benedictins then fly from Limoges (LIG) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Rodez then fly from Rodez (RDZ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Le Mans is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Le Mans. The distance is around 403km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Le Mans
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Limoges Benedictins, plane + 4 similar | 3h 50m | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 643km (399 miles) |
| Train to Aurillac, plane | 4h 50m | €245($245) | once daily | 736km (457 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | €290($290) | every 4 hours | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 5h 50m | €165($165) | 4 times a day | 875km (543 miles) |
| Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 5h 50m | €205($205) | 4 times a day | 943km (586 miles) |
Train | 5h 60m | €120($120) | every 3 hours | 717km (446 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €72($72) | every 4 hours | 448km (278 miles) |
| Train to Chateauroux, bus | 5h 50m | €54($54) | every 4 hours | 451km (280 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €73($73) | on demand | 403km (250 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Le Mans
Airlines
Amelia International
Chalair Aviation
Nouvel Air Tunisie
Train operators
Bus companies
Rémi
Airports near Le Mans
The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Le Mans
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Le Mans