How to travel from Brest to Bayonne, France

The distance between Brest and Bayonne is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brest to Bayonne 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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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Massy Tgv and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance829km (515 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Brest to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Brest and Bayonne is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 592km (368 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Brest and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Bayonne is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Massy Tgv. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Brest and Bayonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Brest and Bayonne. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and Bordeaux. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Blablabus and Transportes Barquense run regular bus services between Brest and Bayonne. Buses run on demand and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Bayonne. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Biarritz (BIQ) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Brest to Bayonne. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brest to Bayonne typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Biarritz (BIQ).

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 829km (515 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Bayonne

Transport options from Brest to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
€255($255)
hourly1,224km (760 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
€535($540)
every 4 hours702km (436 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€240($240)
3 times a week1,309km (813 miles)
Train via Nantes9h 30m
€130($130)
once daily888km (551 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€38($38)
5 times a week893km (555 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€150($150)
on demand829km (515 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne