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

The distance between Rouen and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 569km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Rouen 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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Train to Paris St Lazare, plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance569km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Rouen and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 569km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (297 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Rouen and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Invalides and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and Paris RER run train services between Rouen and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Rouen and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Rodez (RDZ) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Rouen and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 569km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Rouen to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane + 5 similar
4h 45m
€170($170)
every 20 mins604km (375 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 45m
€220($220)
once daily698km (433 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€235($235)
every 4 hours813km (505 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 55m
€140($140)
5 times a day957km (595 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 10m
€225($225)
every 20 mins912km (567 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane7h 20m
€315($315)
4 times a day803km (499 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 60m
€95($95)
every 3 hours644km (400 miles)
Train via Versailles-Chantiers6h 50m
€155($155)
once daily671km (417 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€36($36)
twice daily635km (395 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€100($100)
on demand569km (354 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