How to travel from Arles to Brest, France

The distance between Arles and Brest is around 940km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arles to Brest by taxi, plane, train and car. 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 Montpellier Sud de France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance1,194km (742 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Brest

There are several options for getting from Arles to Brest by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €205 ($205) and will take around 2h 55m.

The distance between Arles and Brest is around 940km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 876km (545 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Arles and Brest by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €205 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Brest. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nîmes and Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Brest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arles and Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud de France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Brest. We recommend that you take a taxi to Marseille (MRS) then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Arles and Brest. The distance is around 1,194km (742 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Brest is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €290 ($290).

How do I get from Arles to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Brest

Transport options from Arles to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
€205($205)
hourly940km (584 miles)
Taxi and Plane3h 5m
€290($290)
hourly1,012km (629 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
€220($220)
once daily1,326km (824 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch9hrs
€245($245)
twice a week1,426km (886 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
€160($160)
on demand1,194km (742 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