How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Nazaire is around 468km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Nazaire 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 Saint-NazaireBrive-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) then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Vierzon Ville then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Limoges Benedictins and then to Poitiers then take the bus to Nantes - Gare SNCF Sud then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance468km (291 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Nazaire is around 468km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville and Nantes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Nazaire is Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 468km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 10m
€130($130)
4 times a day754km (469 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 30m
€200($200)
4 times a day995km (618 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 10m
€120($120)
once daily983km (611 miles)
Train
6hrs
€100($100)
every 20 mins666km (414 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€52($52)
twice daily492km (306 miles)
Bus and Train8hrs
€46($46)
twice daily627km (390 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€84($84)
on demand468km (291 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Nazaire

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

SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Saint-Nazaire