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

The distance between Grenoble and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 463km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Train

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance463km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Grenoble and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 463km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (205 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Grenoble and Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble 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 7hrs.

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Grenoble and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 463km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Grenoble to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 55m
€190($190)
5 times a day713km (443 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€17($17)
once daily469km (291 miles)
Train
7hrs
€170($170)
every 20 mins760km (472 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€83($83)
on demand463km (287 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