There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to BordeauxFlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Brive-la-Gaillarde1706 / ...
5h 45m€31–62Bus via Labenche
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-GaillardeBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 31m€18–90Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to PoitiersTer
- Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges BenedictinsTer
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Brive La GaillardeTer
6h 44m€56–125Drive 292 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde292 km
3h 50m€45–65
La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Brive-la-Gaillarde via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Brive La Gaillarde via Poitiers and Limoges Benedictins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Brive-la-Gaillarde is 376 km. The road distance is 292 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Brive-la-Gaillarde, France?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde via Bordeaux in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Brive La Gaillarde via Poitiers and Limoges Benedictins in around 6h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €23–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde.
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