How to travel from Le Mans to Brive-la-Gaillarde, France

The distance between Le Mans and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Le Mans 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-GaillardeLe Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Massy Tgv, plane

Take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance411km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Le Mans and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Le Mans and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Le Mans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Rodez (RDZ) 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 Le Mans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 411km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Le Mans to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Massy Tgv, plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
€195($195)
every 20 mins642km (399 miles)
Train to Massy Tgv, plane4h 55m
€245($245)
once daily735km (457 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€260($260)
every 4 hours850km (528 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 15m
€205($205)
5 times a day944km (586 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 35m
€165($165)
5 times a day875km (544 miles)
Train
5h 60m
€120($120)
every 3 hours717km (446 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€40($40)
twice daily703km (437 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€74($74)
on demand411km (255 miles)

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Airlines

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