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

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.

5 routes found

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 LyonBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance360km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 25m
€140($140)
4 times a day619km (385 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€20($20)
4 times a day356km (221 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport5h 50m
€30($30)
once daily402km (250 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€95($95)
4 times a day655km (407 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€65($65)
on demand360km (224 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon