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

The distance between Poitiers and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers 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 Limoges Benedictins and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Bus

Take the bus to Limoges Benedictins and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance215km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Poitiers and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Poitiers and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Limoges Benedictins. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Poitiers and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Limoges Benedictins and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

SNCF Bus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Limoges Benedictins and then to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Poitiers and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Poitiers to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€39($39)
every 4 hours239km (149 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€32($32)
once daily237km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€39($39)
on demand215km (134 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