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

The distance between Rennes and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 515km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rennes 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.

👋 Also check out Brive-la-GaillardeRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance515km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Rennes and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 515km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Rennes and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes 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 6hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6hrs, 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 Rennes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rennes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 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 Rennes and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 515km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Rennes to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 25m
€165($165)
5 times a day782km (486 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
€140($140)
5 times a day840km (522 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 20m
€100($100)
once daily959km (596 miles)
Train
6hrs
€190($190)
every 20 mins1,090km (677 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€38($38)
twice daily666km (414 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€95($95)
on demand515km (320 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