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

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Quimper is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Quimper 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 QuimperBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Limoges Benedictins then fly from Limoges (LIG) to Quimper (UIP).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Quimper.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Quimper Est.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance634km (394 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Quimper is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 534km (332 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Quimper. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Duroc and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Quimper. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Quimper. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Limoges Benedictins then fly from Limoges (LIG) to Quimper (UIP). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 634km (394 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Quimper

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 35m
€245($245)
every 20 mins943km (586 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 30m
€400($400)
4 times a day891km (553 miles)
Train to Rodez, Fly5h 40m
€265($265)
every 4 hours1,150km (715 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 5m
€525($525)
twice daily819km (509 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 40m
€220($220)
4 times a day1,026km (638 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane7h 10m
€155($155)
4 times a day945km (587 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€170($170)
every 4 hours1,103km (685 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€33($33)
5 times a week814km (506 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€115($115)
on demand634km (394 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper