How to travel from Avignon to Brest, France

The distance between Avignon and Brest is around 948km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Avignon to Brest by train, plane, bus 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 to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

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

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,195km (743 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Brest

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Brest by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Avignon and Brest is around 948km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 868km (540 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Avignon and Brest by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Brest. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Brest. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Avignon and Brest. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon 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 17h 50m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Avignon and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to 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 3hrs.

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 Avignon and Brest. The distance is around 1,195km (743 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Brest

Transport options from Avignon to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly + 1 similar
2h 60m
€170($170)
hourly1,005km (625 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
€205($205)
hourly948km (589 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€200($200)
5 times a day1,253km (779 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch9h 10m
€250($250)
twice a week1,434km (891 miles)
Bus
17h 50m
€73($73)
once daily1,242km (772 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
€160($160)
on demand1,195km (743 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