How to travel from Saint-Malo to Brive-la-Gaillarde, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 585km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance585km (364 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 585km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Saint-Malo and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Duroc, Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Austerlitz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 30m, 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-Malo and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo 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 once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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-Malo and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 585km (364 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 15m
€190($190)
5 times a day863km (536 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane6h 30m
€165($165)
5 times a day921km (572 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 10m
€130($130)
once daily1,040km (646 miles)
Train
7h 30m
€155($155)
every 3 hours940km (584 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€39($39)
once daily736km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€105($105)
on demand585km (364 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