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.
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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Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Brest (BES) then take a tram to Liberté.
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Take the train to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Le Mans then Rennes and then to Brest.
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Take the bus to Lorient and then to Brest - Train station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Tram | 2h 25m | €555($555) | hourly | 513km (319 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €145($145) | hourly | 838km (521 miles) |
Train via Nantes | 8h 10m | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 689km (428 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | €41($41) | 5 times a week | 644km (400 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €87($87) | on demand | 644km (400 miles) |
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