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.
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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Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.
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Take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to Brive La Gaillarde.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Drive to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 15m | €130($130) | 5 times a day | 691km (429 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 603km (374 miles) |
Bus | 7h 15m | €33($33) | twice daily | 564km (350 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | €73($73) | on demand | 404km (251 miles) |
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Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Brive-la-Gaillarde offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.