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

The distance between Cannes and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cannes 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-GaillardeCannes if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance731km (454 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Cannes and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Cannes and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Montauban Ville Bourbon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Cannes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cannes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Cannes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 731km (454 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Cannes to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 35m
€130($130)
5 times a day718km (446 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train4h 50m
€160($160)
every 20 mins883km (548 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 10m
€165($165)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Train
8h 20m
€140($140)
5 times a day828km (514 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€42($42)
twice daily746km (463 miles)
Bus via Grenoble - Bus Station13h 30m
€35($35)
once daily970km (602 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€130($130)
on demand731km (454 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