How to travel from Bordeaux to Brest, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Brest is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Brest by plane, tram, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Tram

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Brest (BES) then take a tram to Liberté.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €555($555)
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Train

Take the train to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Le Mans then Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance644km (400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Brest

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Brest by plane, tram, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a tram and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €555 ($555).

The distance between Bordeaux and Brest is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 495km (307 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Bordeaux and Brest by plane and tram. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Brest is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €555 ($555).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Brest. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Tours, Le Mans and Rennes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Brest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 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 Bordeaux and Brest. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lorient. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Brest. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Brest. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Brest (BES) then take a tram to Liberté. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Bordeaux and Brest. The distance is around 644km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Brest is to fly and then take a tram which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €555 ($555).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Brest

Transport options from Bordeaux to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Tram
2h 25m
€555($555)
hourly513km (319 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€145($145)
hourly838km (521 miles)
Train via Nantes8h 10m
€120($120)
every 2 hours689km (428 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€41($41)
5 times a week644km (400 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€87($87)
on demand644km (400 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