How to travel from Bayonne to Brest, France

The distance between Bayonne and Brest is around 717km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bayonne 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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Fly

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Brest.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux and then to Brest - Train station.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance829km (515 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Brest

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Bayonne and Brest is around 717km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 592km (368 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Bayonne and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Brest is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bayonne 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 Bayonne and Brest. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux and Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Transportes Barquense and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bayonne and Brest. Buses run on demand and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Bayonne to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bayonne to Brest typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) 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 Bayonne and Brest. The distance is around 829km (515 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Brest

Transport options from Bayonne to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 40m
€255($255)
hourly1,376km (855 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€540($540)
every 4 hours717km (445 miles)
Train to Pau, Fly4h 60m
€230($230)
5 times a day1,417km (881 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly5h 40m
€275($275)
4 times a day1,038km (645 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,337km (831 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean9h 35m
€130($130)
once daily888km (551 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€38($38)
5 times a week894km (556 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€150($150)
on demand829km (515 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