How to travel from Arras to Brest, France

The distance between Arras and Brest is around 684km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arras 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Brest.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Train to Paris Nord, Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Brest - Train station.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance717km (445 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Brest

There are several options for getting from Arras to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Arras and Brest is around 684km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 567km (352 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Arras and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Brest. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras 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 4h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arras and Brest. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Arras and Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Arras and Brest. The distance is around 717km (445 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Arras to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Brest

Transport options from Arras to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 25m
€185($185)
every 20 mins684km (425 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly3hrs
€215($215)
hourly712km (442 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly5h 10m
€295($295)
every 2 hours1,949km (1,211 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€145($145)
every 4 hours791km (491 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Bus + 1 similar
10h 50m
€68($68)
once daily846km (526 miles)
Train and Bus13h 40m
€72($72)
once daily947km (588 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€130($130)
on demand717km (445 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