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

The distance between Quimper and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 633km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Quimper 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 Quimper (UIP) to Limoges (LIG) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance633km (393 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Quimper and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 633km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 534km (332 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Quimper and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Quimper and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 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 Quimper and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Quimper and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you fly from Quimper (UIP) to Limoges (LIG) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Quimper and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 633km (393 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Quimper to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 35m
€235($235)
every 20 mins942km (585 miles)
Train to Brest, plane5h 60m
€525($525)
every 20 mins820km (509 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
€205($205)
5 times a day1,034km (642 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane6h 30m
€230($230)
5 times a day1,026km (638 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 60m
€170($170)
4 times a day945km (587 miles)
Train
8h 20m
€220($220)
every 20 mins1,334km (829 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
€31($31)
5 times a week812km (505 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€115($115)
on demand633km (393 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