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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Brive-la-Gaillarde
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Brive-la-Gaillarde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $529.
Distance: 421 miles (678 km)
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$76 Average price Cheapest | $529 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 3m Average total duration 13h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Brive-la-Gaillarde, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Brive-la-Gaillarde:
A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average $529.
Other travel options to Brive-la-Gaillarde take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 3m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $177 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102. The journey takes 13h 33m versus 8h 31m 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 Madrid to Brive-la-Gaillarde
How to get from Madrid to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Brive-la-Gaillarde is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:30 PM 15h55 Madrid 11:25 AM Brive-la-Gaillarde $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:30 PM 15h55 Madrid 11:25 AM Brive-la-Gaillarde $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:30 PM 14h00 Madrid 10:30 AM Brive-la-Gaillarde $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 PM 14h00 Madrid 11:30 AM Brive-la-Gaillarde $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Brive-la-Gaillarde:
A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Brive-la-Gaillarde costing on average $529.
Other travel options to Brive-la-Gaillarde take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 3m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Brive-la-Gaillarde as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Brive–Souillac Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Brive-la-Gaillarde, Rue Lucien Nouet (Pôle d'Echanges Brive Laroche).
- Travel with Air France to go to Brive-la-Gaillarde by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Brive-la-Gaillarde by bus.
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