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

The distance between Nimes and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 486km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nimes 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance486km (302 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Nimes and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 486km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 5hrs.

SNCF run train services between Nimes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Nimes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes 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 6h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes 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 5hrs.

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 Nimes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 486km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Nimes to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
€75($75)
5 times a day510km (317 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€30($30)
every 20 mins493km (306 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€88($88)
on demand486km (302 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