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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Omio 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 an average ticket price of CHF 32 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 bus costs an average of CHF 32, while a flight costs an average of CHF 452.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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CHF 32 Average price Cheapest | CHF 114 Average price | CHF 452 Average price | CHF 91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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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.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde:
A bus is CHF 82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average CHF 114.
A bus is CHF 421 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average CHF 452.
Other travel options to Brive-la-Gaillarde take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around CHF 32 compared to roughly CHF 91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 59. 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.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde
How to get from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:15 PM 5h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 8:55 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rue Lucien Nouet (Pôle d'Echanges Brive Laroche) CHF 54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:15 PM 5h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 8:55 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rue Lucien Nouet (Pôle d'Echanges Brive Laroche) CHF 54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus3:15 PM 5h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 8:55 PM Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rue Lucien Nouet (Pôle d'Echanges Brive Laroche) CHF 54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde:
A bus is CHF 82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average CHF 114.
A bus is CHF 421 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average CHF 452.
Other travel options to Brive-la-Gaillarde take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Brive-la-Gaillarde station.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Brive–Souillac Airport.
- Buses 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).
- 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.
- Travel with Air France to go to Brive-la-Gaillarde by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa to go to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa.
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