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

The distance between Dunkirk and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 771km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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-GaillardeDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance771km (479 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Dunkirk and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 771km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Dunkirk and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Dunkirk and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Dunkirk and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 771km (479 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Dunkirk to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 5m
€175($175)
5 times a day1,097km (682 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 10m
€150($150)
every 20 mins1,004km (624 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 55m
€310($310)
5 times a day1,267km (787 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane6h 30m
€260($260)
once daily850km (528 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane6h 30m
€275($275)
every 4 hours965km (600 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€130($130)
every 4 hours795km (494 miles)
Bus
11h 35m
€44($44)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€140($140)
on demand771km (479 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