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

The distance between Calais and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 765km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Calais 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.

👋 Also check out Brive-la-GaillardeCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Lille Europe, plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train via Lille Flandres

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Orléans and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)

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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance765km (475 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Calais to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Calais and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 765km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Calais and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Calais and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Euroscoach By Cm Tours run regular bus services between Calais and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 5h 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 Calais and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 765km (475 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Calais to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 4 similar
5h 30m
€160($160)
4 times a week1,033km (642 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€210($210)
4 times a week1,126km (700 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 35m
€220($220)
every 20 mins793km (493 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane6h 35m
€260($260)
once daily887km (551 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane6h 40m
€275($275)
every 4 hours1,002km (622 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres + 1 similar
6h 60m
€140($140)
every 3 hours831km (516 miles)
Train7h 30m
€115($115)
4 times a day797km (495 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine + 1 similar
11h 30m
€39($39)
4 times a week831km (516 miles)
Bus11h 45m
€44($44)
4 times a week838km (521 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€135($135)
on demand765km (475 miles)

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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