Taking the train from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde

So you’re considering going from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$81.03, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde departure frequency and train timetable

With 13 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 12 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:19 and the last one is at 18:04. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:07, with the last one at 18:03.

Average train travel time from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 29 minutes, travelling a total distance of 141 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde trains

Tickets for travel to Brive-la-Gaillarde along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Brive-la-Gaillarde city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde by train?

The train journey between Clermont-Ferrand and Brive-la-Gaillarde covers 141 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde?

The cheapest fare on this route is AU$81.03. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Brive-la-Gaillarde?

The fastest journey on this route takes 3 hours and 29 minutes.