How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brive-la-Gaillarde, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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-GaillardeSaint-Jean-de-Luz 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 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Plane and Bus

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brive-la-Gaillarde

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
€65($65)
every 20 mins420km (261 miles)
Plane and Bus
6h 30m
€165($165)
once daily968km (602 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€30($30)
once daily484km (301 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€73($73)
on demand404km (251 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