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

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 468km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Vierzon Ville and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Gare Routière Ter Quai B1 then take the train to Limoges Benedictins and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance468km (290 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 468km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Vierzon Ville. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 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-Nazaire and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 468km (290 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 15m
€195($195)
5 times a day726km (451 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€130($130)
5 times a day755km (469 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 55m
€120($120)
once daily981km (610 miles)
Train
6h 15m
€100($100)
every 20 mins666km (414 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 20m
€52($52)
twice daily493km (306 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus7h 55m
€47($47)
twice daily629km (391 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€84($84)
on demand468km (290 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