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

The distance between Valence and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 459km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valence 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance463km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Valence to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Valence and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 459km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Valence and Brive-la-Gaillarde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Toulouse Matabiau. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6hrs, 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 Valence and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Valence and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 463km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Valence to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
€155($155)
every 20 mins695km (432 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane4h 30m
€160($160)
every 20 mins775km (481 miles)
Train
6hrs
€115($115)
every 20 mins683km (424 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€29($29)
4 times a day459km (285 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€83($83)
on demand463km (288 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