The distance between Chamonix and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 588km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix 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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Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.
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Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu, Clermont Ferrand then Aurillac and then to Brive La Gaillarde.
Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Chamonix and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 588km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (264 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Chamonix and Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Lyon Part Dieu, Clermont Ferrand and Aurillac. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Chamonix and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 10h 55m, 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 Chamonix and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix 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 8h 10m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Swiss Tours run regular bus services between Chamonix and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix 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 7hrs.
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 Chamonix and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 588km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train + 3 similar | 5h 15m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 782km (486 miles) |
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 5h 20m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 854km (531 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 7hrs | €135($135) | twice daily | 823km (512 miles) |
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 7h 10m | €140($140) | twice daily | 904km (561 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 10m | €29($29) | once daily | 603km (375 miles) |
Bus via Geneva | 11h 15m | €37($37) | 6 times a week | 636km (395 miles) |
Train | 10h 55m | €185($185) | 6 times a week | 729km (453 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | €105($105) | on demand | 588km (365 miles) |
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The following major airports near Brive-la-Gaillarde offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.