The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Brive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS).
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.
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Take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).
The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon. The distance is around 360km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €140($140) | 4 times a day | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €20($20) | 4 times a day | 356km (221 miles) |
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport | 5h 50m | €30($30) | once daily | 402km (250 miles) |
Train | 6h 35m | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 655km (407 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €65($65) | on demand | 360km (224 miles) |
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.