- Must visit
Musée des Volcans
Aurillac's main museum inside Château Saint-Étienne. It explores volcanoes, rural life, and Cantal identity with varied permanent displays.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Aurillac is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Aurillac will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 4 buses from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Aurillac, including 4 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 2 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Aurillac run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 but you can travel from only $26 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:40, the last at 19:35. The fastest bus covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 6:40 AM |
Last bus 7:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Aurillac.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:44AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:09AM | Arrival Time 12:42PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:09AM | Arrival Time 01:28PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:16AM | Arrival Time 01:28PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:38PM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:27PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:49PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:34PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:44AM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:26PM | Arrival Time 12:44AM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Brive-la-Gaillarde to Aurillac buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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412206+ 870171 | Delayed 2:40 PM 1:27 PMBrive-la-Gaillarde station | 3h33 | 5:00 PM Aurillac station | 1 transfer | |
412191 | On time 3:30 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde station | 2h19 | 5:49 PM Aurillac station | 0 transfersDirect | |
412185 | 5:15 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde station | 2h19 | 7:34 PM Aurillac station | 0 transfersDirect | |
412222+ 870167 | 7:35 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde station | 3h20 | 10:55 PM Aurillac station | 1 transfer | |
412197 | 10:20 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde station | 2h24 | 12:44 AM Aurillac station | 0 transfersDirect | |
412197+ 870169 | 10:26 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde station | 2h18 | 12:44 AM Aurillac station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
![]() | 10:09 AM Brive-la-Gaillarde | 2h33 | 12:42 PM Aurillac | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde | 2h43 | 3:38 PM Aurillac | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde | 1h55 | 3:10 PM Aurillac | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde | 1h55 | 4:10 PM Aurillac | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Aurillac's main museum inside Château Saint-Étienne. It explores volcanoes, rural life, and Cantal identity with varied permanent displays.
Regional art and archaeology museum with collections spanning local history, decorative arts, and fine arts in a central historic building.
Contemporary art venue presenting rotating exhibitions and cultural programming. A good stop for recent creative work in central Aurillac.
The main central square, lined with historic buildings and shops. It is the best place to feel everyday life in Aurillac's old center.
Traditional old-town area around Saint-Géraud, with layered history, narrow streets, and one of the most atmospheric parts of Aurillac.
Historic pedestrian street with old façades, independent shops, and easy access to key monuments. Ideal for a first walk through town.
Rustic Cantal mountain soup with cabbage, potatoes and pork. It reflects the hearty farmhouse cooking of the Cantal highlands.
Thick mashed potatoes blended with fresh tome cheese, often with garlic. Aubrac and Cantal tradition prized for its rich, stretchy texture.
Mashed potatoes mixed with fresh tome cheese until elastic. A Cantal staple, usually served with sausage or roast meat.
Refined French dining with regional products and polished presentation. Known for a calm setting and carefully prepared seasonal menus.
Traditional brasserie style venue serving hearty Auvergne dishes and local specialties in a relaxed central atmosphere.
Established casual restaurant appreciated for regional comfort food, generous portions and an easygoing local feel.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than in major cities, while local buses and daily essentials stay reasonably priced for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. In cafes, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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