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

The distance between Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Lille 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.

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Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus via Orléans

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

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)

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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance698km (434 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Lille to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille 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 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 698km (434 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Lille to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train + 5 similar
4h 35m
€135($135)
every 20 mins925km (575 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€160($160)
5 times a day1,018km (632 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane5h 20m
€250($250)
once daily784km (487 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€265($265)
every 4 hours899km (559 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane5h 25m
€295($295)
5 times a day1,187km (738 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 15m
€265($265)
once daily940km (584 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€120($120)
every 3 hours729km (453 miles)
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar
10hrs
€28($28)
4 times a week711km (442 miles)
Bus10h 20m
€35($35)
5 times a week724km (450 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€125($125)
on demand698km (434 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