How to travel from Alès to Brest, France

The distance between Alès and Brest is around 962km (598 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Alès to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Nimes, plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Brest.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,096km (681 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Brest

There are several options for getting from Alès to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Alès and Brest is around 962km (598 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 811km (504 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Alès and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Brest. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Rennes. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Brest. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Brest. It typically takes around 18h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Brest. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Alès and Brest. The distance is around 1,096km (681 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Brest

Transport options from Alès to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
€165($165)
once daily1,086km (675 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€190($190)
hourly962km (598 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane3h 50m
€355($355)
once daily1,114km (692 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5h 30m
€280($280)
every 4 hours1,062km (660 miles)
Train
7h 35m
€225($225)
5 times a week1,334km (829 miles)
Bus
18h 50m
€75($75)
once daily1,316km (818 miles)
Drive
11hrs
€195($195)
on demand1,096km (681 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