How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Brest, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Brest is around 968km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Brest by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BrestAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Brest.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Distance1,268km (788 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Brest

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Brest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Brest is around 968km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 938km (583 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Brest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Brest is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Brest. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Brest. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aix-en-Provence and Brest. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Brest (BES). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Aix-en-Provence and Brest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Ryanair, Transavia France and Air France fly between Aix-en-Provence and Brest. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Brest (BES). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Aix-en-Provence to Brest typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Brest (BES).

The closest major airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brest. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Brest. The distance is around 1,268km (788 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Brest is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Brest

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 45m
€170($170)
hourly968km (602 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
€275($275)
hourly1,031km (641 miles)
Bus
18h 30m
€75($75)
once daily1,314km (817 miles)
Drive
11h 60m
€170($170)
on demand1,268km (788 miles)

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Airports near Brest

The following major airports near Brest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Brest
UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Brest
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
255km (159 miles) from Brest