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

The distance between Versailles and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Versailles 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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Fly to Limoges (LIG), Train

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Brive La Gaillarde.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance476km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Brive-la-Gaillarde

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Versailles and Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (253 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Versailles 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 Versailles to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Brive-la-Gaillarde, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF run train services between Versailles and Brive-la-Gaillarde. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Versailles and Brive-la-Gaillarde. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Divison Leclerc, Orléans and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles 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 Versailles to Brive-la-Gaillarde. We recommend that you fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Rodez (RDZ) then take the train to Brive La Gaillarde. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Versailles and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The distance is around 476km (296 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 Versailles to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transport options from Versailles to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Limoges (LIG), Train + 4 similar
3h 20m
€155($155)
every 20 mins470km (292 miles)
Fly to Aurillac (AUR), Train4h 20m
€195($195)
once daily563km (350 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
€210($210)
every 4 hours678km (421 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train4h 35m
€140($140)
5 times a day823km (511 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train5h 15m
€210($210)
every 20 mins797km (495 miles)
Train
5hrs
€75($75)
every 3 hours520km (323 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€31($31)
once daily505km (314 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€86($86)
on demand476km (296 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