The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Valence is around 458km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Valence 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 Valence → Brive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Limoges Benedictins then fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.
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Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Valence France.
There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Valence is around 458km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Valence. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Valence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Valence. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Valence. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Valence is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Valence. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Valence. The distance is around 461km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Limoges Benedictins, plane + 2 similar | 3h 15m | €180($180) | every 20 mins | 513km (319 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 694km (431 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 4h 35m | €160($160) | twice daily | 775km (481 miles) |
Train | 6h 5m | €130($130) | every 20 mins | 676km (420 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | €29($29) | 4 times a day | 458km (284 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €83($83) | on demand | 461km (287 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.