How to get to Brive-la-Gaillarde from Lyon

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Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £404.

Distance: 267 km

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5h 53m

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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde

Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is a coach with an average price of £29.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde:

A coach is £73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average £102.

A coach is £376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average £404.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Brive-la-Gaillarde take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 53m.

Train takes on average 7h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Brive-la-Gaillarde including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £53. The journey takes 5h 23m versus 3h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde

How to get to Brive-la-Gaillarde from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Brive-la-Gaillarde by train

The most popular day trips by train from Brive-la-Gaillarde are Limoges, Tulle, Périgueux, Souillac and Ussel. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Brive-la-Gaillarde on Omio.

A view of Tulle

Day trip from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Tulle by train

Why visit Tulle for the day?

Tulle is a hillside town in Corrèze known for lace-making, accordions and its slate-roofed old quarter. The cathedral, river setting and steep streets give it a quietly historic character shaped by rural south-west France.

A view of Périgueux

Day trip from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Périgueux by train

Why visit Périgueux for the day?

Périgueux is known for Roman heritage and the distinctive domes of Cathédrale Saint-Front. Medieval streets, market life and a strong Périgord food culture give it an easy-going south-west French character.

A view of Souillac

Day trip from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Souillac by train

Why visit Souillac for the day?

Souillac is a small town in the Lot, known for the abbey church of Sainte-Marie and its Dordogne Valley setting. Its compact centre, river history and access to nearby caves and villages give it a calm south-west French character.

A view of Ussel

Day trip from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Ussel by train

Why visit Ussel for the day?

Ussel is a small town in Corrèze known for its granite buildings, historic churches and market-town character. It serves as a handy base for exploring the wooded landscapes and lakes of the Millevaches plateau.

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FAQs: Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde

Travel to Brive-la-Gaillarde easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Brive-la-Gaillarde including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is a coach with an average price of £29.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde:

A coach is £73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average £102.

A coach is £376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average £404.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Brive-la-Gaillarde take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 53m.

Train takes on average 7h 15m.

The Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde distance is approximately 267 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is:
  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Brive-la-Gaillarde as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rue Lucien Nouet (Pôle d'Echanges Brive Laroche).
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Brive–Souillac Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Brive-la-Gaillarde station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa to go to Brive-la-Gaillarde by coach.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Brive-la-Gaillarde by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER to go to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde:
  • 6 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Porto, Toulouse, London, Bordeaux. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brive-la-Gaillarde and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
Brive-la-Gaillarde can be explored comfortably in two to three days, allowing time to visit its charming medieval centre, enjoy local cuisine, and explore nearby attractions such as the Dordogne Valley and Collonges-la-Rouge.

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