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

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nantes is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nantes 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 NantesBrive-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 Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to Nantes.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance403km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nantes is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nantes. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nantes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Nantes. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nantes. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 25m 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 Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 403km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nantes

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
€120($120)
4 times a day691km (429 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 30m
€105($105)
once daily919km (571 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€90($90)
every 20 mins603km (374 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€35($35)
twice daily564km (350 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€73($73)
on demand403km (250 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes