How to travel from Besançon to Brest, France

The distance between Besançon and Brest is around 899km (558 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Besançon 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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Train to Mulhouse, Fly

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Brest.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance958km (595 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Brest

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Besançon and Brest is around 899km (558 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 795km (494 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Besançon and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Brest. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Brest. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Besançon and Brest. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Besançon and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Besançon and Brest. The distance is around 958km (595 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Brest

Transport options from Besançon to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse, Fly + 5 similar
4h 25m
€305($305)
hourly1,095km (681 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Fly4h 40m
€405($405)
every 20 mins899km (558 miles)
Train to Dijon Ville, plane4h 50m
€240($240)
hourly936km (582 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€165($165)
4 times a day1,043km (648 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane5h 60m
€300($300)
once daily1,154km (717 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane6h 55m
€230($230)
4 times a day1,089km (677 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€170($170)
every 20 mins986km (613 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
€58($58)
once daily1,045km (649 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€170($170)
on demand958km (595 miles)

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Airlines

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