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

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Tours is around 308km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Tours 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 ToursBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chateauroux then take the bus to Tours.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance308km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Tours

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Tours is around 308km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Tours is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Tours. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Tours. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Tours. We recommend that you drive to Tours. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Tours is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Tours. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Tours. The distance is around 308km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

How do I get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Tours

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€63($63)
every 4 hours407km (253 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
€56($56)
every 4 hours351km (218 miles)
Train to Chateauroux, Bus4h 40m
€38($38)
every 4 hours354km (220 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€56($56)
on demand308km (192 miles)

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Airports near Tours

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

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Tours
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Tours
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Tours