How to travel from Arras to Quimper, France

The distance between Arras and Quimper is around 699km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Arras to Quimper 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 Orly (ORY) to Quimper (UIP).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Quimper.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • 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 Quimper.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance739km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Arras to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Arras and Quimper is around 699km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (349 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Arras and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Quimper. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Quimper. 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 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arras and Quimper. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Quimper (UIP). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Quimper (UIP). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Arras to Quimper

Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Quimper

Transport options from Arras to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
€170($170)
hourly699km (434 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane3h 50m
€200($200)
every 20 mins785km (488 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 10m
€245($245)
every 20 mins743km (462 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane4h 25m
€230($230)
every 4 hours813km (505 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 50m
€235($235)
every 20 mins794km (493 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€145($145)
every 4 hours786km (489 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
€67($67)
once daily775km (481 miles)
Train and Bus12h 25m
€67($67)
4 times a week875km (544 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€135($135)
on demand739km (459 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Quimper

The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper