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

The distance between Nantes and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes 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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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Nantes and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Nantes and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 20 mins 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 Nantes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nantes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Nantes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Nantes to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 15m
€130($130)
5 times a day691km (429 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€90($90)
every 20 mins603km (374 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€33($33)
twice daily564km (350 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€73($73)
on demand404km (251 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