How to travel from Brest to Bayeux, France

The distance between Brest and Bayeux is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €460($465)

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Bayeux.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Brest to Bayeux by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Brest and Bayeux is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Brest and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Bayeux is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Bayeux. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Bayeux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Brest and Bayeux. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Brest and Bayeux. We recommend that you drive to Bayeux. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Bayeux. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Caen (CFR) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Brest to Bayeux. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brest to Bayeux typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Caen (CFR).

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Brest and Bayeux. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Bayeux

Transport options from Brest to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 15m
€460($465)
hourly1,397km (868 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
€195($195)
every 4 hours826km (513 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train6h 15m
€355($355)
twice daily1,113km (691 miles)
Train
5h 10m
€95($95)
twice daily496km (308 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€67($67)
on demand372km (231 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

The following major airports near Bayeux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux