How to travel from Belfort to Brest, France

The distance between Belfort and Brest is around 1,004km (624 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Belfort 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Brest.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,044km (649 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Brest

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Brest by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €185 ($185) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Belfort and Brest is around 1,004km (624 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 848km (527 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Belfort and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €185 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Brest. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Belfort and Brest. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Belfort and Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Belfort and Brest. The distance is around 1,044km (649 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Belfort to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Brest

Transport options from Belfort to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
€255($255)
hourly1,004km (624 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane5h 10m
€325($325)
5 times a day1,183km (735 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, Fly5h 35m
€205($205)
every 2 hours1,169km (726 miles)
Train
6h 15m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,059km (658 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€185($185)
on demand1,044km (649 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