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

The distance between Tours and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tours 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Orléans and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Tours to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Tours and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Tours and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Tours and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Tours and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orléans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Tours and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Tours and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Tours to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€63($63)
every 4 hours407km (253 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€24($24)
4 times a week471km (293 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€57($57)
on demand317km (197 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