The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Poitiers is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poitiers → Brive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Limoges Benedictins and then to Poitiers.
Take the bus to Limoges and then to Poitiers.
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There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).
The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Poitiers is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Poitiers is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Limoges Benedictins. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
SNCF run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Poitiers. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Limoges. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Poitiers. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Limoges Benedictins and then to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Poitiers is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Poitiers. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | €39($39) | every 4 hours | 239km (149 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | €32($32) | once daily | 238km (148 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €39($39) | on demand | 215km (134 miles) |
The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.