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

The distance between Chambéry and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 458km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chambéry to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus, train, 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Toulouse Matabiau and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance458km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Chambéry and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 458km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Chambéry and Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Toulouse Matabiau. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Chambéry and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Chambéry and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 458km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Chambéry to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€130($130)
twice daily684km (425 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train4h 60m
€135($135)
twice daily764km (475 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€23($23)
once daily464km (288 miles)
Bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde8h 10m
€26($26)
4 times a week493km (306 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€200($200)
every 20 mins827km (514 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€83($83)
on demand458km (285 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