How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Brive-la-Gaillarde, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel 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-GaillardeMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes, Angers St Laud then Vierzon Ville and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (280 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mont Saint-Michel, Pontorson Gare SNCF, Rennes, Angers St Laud and Vierzon Ville. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) 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 Mont Saint Michel and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 45m
€190($190)
twice daily874km (543 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane6h 55m
€165($165)
twice daily931km (579 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 35m
€130($130)
once daily1,050km (653 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
€120($120)
twice daily779km (484 miles)
Train via Argentan8h 20m
€125($125)
twice a week706km (438 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 55m
€50($50)
twice daily757km (470 miles)
Train to Rennes, bus11h 10m
€64($64)
twice daily761km (473 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€105($105)
on demand587km (365 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