How to travel from Amiens to Brest, France

The distance between Amiens and Brest is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Amiens 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 and Plane

Take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Brest.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance623km (387 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Brest

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Amiens and Brest is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 521km (324 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Amiens and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Brest. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Amiens and Brest. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Amiens and Brest. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amiens to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Amiens and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Amiens and Brest. The distance is around 623km (387 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Amiens to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Brest

Transport options from Amiens to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
€180($180)
hourly686km (426 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly3h 30m
€365($365)
hourly663km (412 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€120($120)
every 4 hours741km (460 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€43($43)
once daily741km (460 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€110($110)
on demand623km (387 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