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

The distance between Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Orleans 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-GaillardeOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)

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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 357km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Orleans to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€55($55)
every 20 mins379km (236 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€21($21)
once daily369km (229 miles)
Bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde5h 15m
€17($17)
4 times a week365km (227 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€64($64)
on demand357km (222 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