How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus, train 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-GaillardeClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Aurillac and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aurillac. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 3hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
€12($12)
4 times a day184km (114 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€110($110)
4 times a day268km (166 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€33($33)
on demand181km (112 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