How to travel from Bayonne to Quimper, France

The distance between Bayonne and Quimper is around 754km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

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

👋 Also check out QuimperBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Quimper.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus via Nantes Haluchère

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Quimper.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance763km (474 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Bayonne and Quimper is around 754km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Bayonne and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Quimper is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Quimper. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bayonne and Quimper. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Quimper. 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 11h 20m.

Transportes Barquense, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bayonne and Quimper. Buses run on demand and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Bayonne and Quimper. The distance is around 763km (474 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Quimper

Transport options from Bayonne to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 45m
€300($300)
every 4 hours1,274km (792 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
€525($525)
every 4 hours818km (508 miles)
Train to Pau, plane6h 30m
€235($235)
4 times a day1,414km (879 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
€205($205)
twice a week1,305km (811 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 45m
€115($115)
4 times a day787km (489 miles)
Bus via Nantes Haluchère + 1 similar
10h 20m
€42($42)
once daily754km (469 miles)
Bus11h 20m
€35($35)
5 times a week823km (512 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€135($135)
on demand763km (474 miles)

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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