How to travel from Annecy to Brest, France

The distance between Annecy and Brest is around 913km (567 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Annecy 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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Fly

Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated byAir France+ 6 others

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Train

Take the train to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux and then to Brest.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,105km (687 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Brest

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Annecy and Brest is around 913km (567 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 848km (527 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Annecy and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Brest is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Brest. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Brest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Annecy and Brest. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy 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 17hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Annecy and Brest. Flights depart from Geneva (GVA) and arrive at Brest (BES) - via Paris CDG (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Annecy to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Paris CDG (CDG). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Annecy to Brest typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Geneva (GVA) 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 Annecy and Brest. The distance is around 1,105km (687 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Brest

Transport options from Annecy to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 5m
€225($225)
hourly984km (611 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 25m
€145($145)
4 times a day913km (567 miles)
Train
8h 50m
€190($190)
once daily1,174km (729 miles)
Bus
17hrs
€72($72)
once daily1,169km (727 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€150($150)
on demand1,105km (687 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