How to travel from Metz to Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
The distance between Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 713km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Metz 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-Gaillarde → Metz if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€645($645)
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Train
Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Brive La Gaillarde.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€130($130)
Bus
Take the bus to Paris and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€45($45)
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Drive
Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
- Duration7h 15m
- Distance713km (443 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Metz to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €645 ($645).
The distance between Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 713km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €645 ($645).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz 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 11h 20m.
FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 713km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 50m | €645($645) | 5 times a day | 953km (592 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €225($225) | 4 times a day | 1,106km (687 miles) |
| Train to Strasbourg, plane | 5h 25m | €240($240) | every 20 mins | 1,126km (700 miles) |
| Train to Luxembourg, plane | 5h 45m | €140($140) | 5 times a day | 1,058km (657 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | €340($340) | once daily | 893km (555 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 815km (506 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 20m | €45($45) | twice daily | 824km (512 miles) |
| Bus via Orleans Bus Station | 11h 45m | €34($34) | 4 times a week | 829km (515 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | €130($130) | on demand | 713km (443 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Metz and Brive-la-Gaillarde
Airlines
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Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Train operators
Airports near Brive-la-Gaillarde
The following major airports near Brive-la-Gaillarde offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 170km (106 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 180km (112 miles) from Brive-la-Gaillarde