How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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-GaillardeLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Bus

Take the bus to La Rochelle then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance389km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Roche Sur Yon and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon, La Rochelle, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 389km (242 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 45m
€135($135)
5 times a day803km (499 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 40m
€125($125)
once daily1,030km (640 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€78($78)
every 20 mins495km (307 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
€42($42)
5 times a week518km (322 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€70($70)
on demand389km (242 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