How to travel from Carentan to Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
The distance between Carentan and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 644km (400 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 Carentan 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-Gaillarde → Carentan if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Brive La Gaillarde.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€115($115)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Caen and then to Tours then take the bus to Châteauroux Hôpital then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
- Duration6h 40m
- Distance644km (400 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Brive-la-Gaillarde
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carentan to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 11hrs. 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 €245 ($245).
The distance between Carentan and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 644km (400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 506km (315 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Carentan and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carentan to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan 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 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
SNCF run train services between Carentan and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carentan and Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) 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 Carentan and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 644km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Brive-la-Gaillarde
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 30m | €245($245) | 5 times a day | 942km (586 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 6h 10m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 778km (483 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 7h 10m | €240($240) | once daily | 871km (541 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 7h 15m | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 987km (613 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 7h 20m | €205($205) | twice daily | 1,022km (635 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 15m | €340($340) | once daily | 1,023km (635 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 818km (508 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €90($90) | twice daily | 693km (431 miles) |
| Train to Caen, bus | 11hrs | €51($51) | 4 times a week | 808km (502 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €115($115) | on demand | 644km (400 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carentan and Brive-la-Gaillarde
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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.
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 170km (106 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 180km (112 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde