- Must visit
Musée Labenche
Brive’s main art and history museum, housed in a Renaissance townhouse. Known for regional archaeology, decorative arts, and exhibits on local heritage.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 8 buses that leave Lyon for Brive-la-Gaillarde on Sat, Jun 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 267 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 25 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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8501
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $354 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 55m Average total duration 15h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average $107 (€88).
A bus is $319 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average $354 (€290).
Other travel options to Brive-la-Gaillarde take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Flight takes on average 15h 55m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $112 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $77 (€63). The journey takes 5h 11m 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.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:44AM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:44AM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4768 | 7:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h35 | 11:35 AM Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rue Lucien Nouet (Pôle d'Echanges Brive Laroche) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h25 | 1:20 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rue Lucien Nouet (Pôle d'Echanges Brive Laroche) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8501 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h35 | 3:35 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rue Lucien Nouet (Pôle d'Echanges Brive Laroche) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h15 | 6:30 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rue Lucien Nouet (Pôle d'Echanges Brive Laroche) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50671 | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h30 | 7:30 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rue Lucien Nouet (Pôle d'Echanges Brive Laroche) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h40 | 8:55 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rue Lucien Nouet (Pôle d'Echanges Brive Laroche) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 165 miles (267 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 165 miles (267 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Brive-la-Gaillarde — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brive-la-Gaillarde trip today.
Brive’s main art and history museum, housed in a Renaissance townhouse. Known for regional archaeology, decorative arts, and exhibits on local heritage.
Museum and research center dedicated to Edmond Michelet, the French Resistance, deportation, and 20th-century history. A meaningful local memorial site.
Name often used for the collections presented at Musée Labenche, covering art, archaeology, and the history of Brive and Corrèze.
Historic square around the collegiate church, one of the best places to feel the old-town character of Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Area around the famous market halls and fairground spaces, especially lively on market days and popular with visitors seeking local atmosphere.
The old center’s network of lanes, small squares, and stone buildings is the best area for a general heritage stroll.
Duck or goose liver prepared as a terrine or pan-seared. It is a signature luxury product of the wider South-West, often served during festive meals.
Duck breast, usually grilled or pan-roasted, often served pink. It is one of the emblematic meat dishes of South-West France and common in Corrèze restaurants.
Duck leg slowly cooked in its own fat until tender. A classic regional specialty prized for its rich flavor and traditional farmhouse preparation.
Michelin-recognized fine dining restaurant offering elegant South-West inspired cuisine, polished service, and an upscale atmosphere for a special meal.
Well-regarded contemporary French restaurant in Brive-la-Gaillarde, known for careful plating, seasonal products, and a refined but welcoming atmosphere.
Established traditional address serving regional French cuisine with a classic bistro feel. A good choice for local specialties in a relaxed setting.
Moderate for France. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels can rise in peak travel periods.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 in cafés is appreciated; 5-10% for great restaurant service is optional. Round up taxi fares.
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Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rond-Point de la Vézère (Centre Commercial Ouest) -> Brive-la-Gaillarde Station
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