How to travel from Bayeux to Brest, France

The distance between Bayeux and Brest is around 371km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bayeux to Brest by train, 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 Caen (CFR) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €440($445)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance371km (230 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Brest

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Brest by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Bayeux and Brest is around 371km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Bayeux and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Brest is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Brest. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayeux and Brest. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Bayeux and Brest. We recommend that you drive to Brest. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bayeux and Brest. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and arrive at Brest (BES) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Bayeux to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bayeux to Brest typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) 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 Bayeux and Brest. The distance is around 371km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Bayeux to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Brest

Transport options from Bayeux to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
€440($445)
hourly1,397km (868 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€200($200)
every 4 hours826km (513 miles)
Train
5hrs
€95($95)
twice daily496km (308 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€67($67)
on demand371km (230 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