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

The distance between Caen and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 572km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Caen to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via St Pierre Des Corps

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps, Poitiers then Limoges Benedictins and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance572km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Caen to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Caen and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 572km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470km (292 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Caen and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to 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 Caen and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Invalides and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Caen and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Caen and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Orly Airport, Paris and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Brive-la-Gaillarde is Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde. Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Caen and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 572km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Caen to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 30m
€235($235)
5 times a day865km (537 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 15m
€325($325)
once daily945km (587 miles)
Train and Plane6h 30m
€235($235)
every 4 hours912km (567 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar
6h 30m
€115($115)
twice a week604km (375 miles)
Train6h 40m
€105($105)
every 3 hours743km (462 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
€38($38)
4 times a week734km (456 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€105($105)
on demand572km (356 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Brive-la-Gaillarde

The following major airports near Brive-la-Gaillarde offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde