The distance between Carcassonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Brive La Gaillarde.
Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).
The distance between Carcassonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (140 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Carcassonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carcassonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Carcassonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carcassonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 30m | €45($45) | 5 times a day | 305km (189 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | €21($21) | every 20 mins | 296km (184 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €53($53) | on demand | 291km (181 miles) |
The following major airports near Brive-la-Gaillarde offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.