The distance between La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 345km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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-Gaillarde → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Poitiers then Limoges Benedictins and then to Brive La Gaillarde.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).
The distance between La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 345km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poitiers and Limoges Benedictins. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 5m, 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 La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 345km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 5m | €62($62) | every 4 hours | 384km (239 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | €24($24) | twice daily | 391km (243 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €62($62) | on demand | 345km (215 miles) |
Les lignes régulières en Dordogne
The following major airports near Brive-la-Gaillarde offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.