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

The distance between Rochefort and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rochefort 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-GaillardeRochefort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance316km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Rochefort and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (133 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Rochefort and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Rochefort and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 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 Rochefort and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then 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 Rochefort and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Rochefort to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€55($55)
every 20 mins364km (226 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€29($29)
once daily426km (265 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€57($57)
on demand316km (196 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