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

The distance between Montpellier and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Brive-la-GaillardeMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Montpellier and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Montpellier and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier 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 Montpellier and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montauban Ville Bourbon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Montpellier and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Montpellier and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Montpellier to Brive-la-Gaillarde

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Montpellier to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
€70($70)
5 times a day461km (286 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€28($28)
every 20 mins439km (273 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€79($79)
on demand438km (272 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