How to travel from Brest to Calais, France
The distance between Brest and Calais is around 717km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Brest to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Calais → Brest if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Brest (BES) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais - Fréthun.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€330($330)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and then to Calais - Fréthun.
- Duration6h 5m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€160($160)
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lille then take the train to Calais - Fréthun.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€69($69)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brest to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).
The distance between Brest and Calais is around 717km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (334 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Brest and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brest to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Calais. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord and Calais - Fréthun. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Calais. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Calais. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais - Fréthun. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais - Fréthun. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Calais is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Calais. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Calais. The distance is around 717km (445 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 15m | €330($330) | hourly | 838km (521 miles) |
| Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train | 4h 10m | €435($435) | hourly | 1,469km (913 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 4h 20m | €270($270) | hourly | 871km (541 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 40m | €265($265) | every 2 hours | 959km (596 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 50m | €205($205) | every 20 mins | 997km (620 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 5m | €160($160) | hourly | 947km (589 miles) |
| Train via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 | 7hrs | €155($155) | hourly | 903km (561 miles) |
| Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 | 7h 20m | €170($170) | 5 times a day | 904km (562 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 45m | €69($69) | 4 times a week | 1,002km (623 miles) |
Drive | 6h 60m | €95($95) | on demand | 717km (445 miles) |
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Airports near Calais
The following major airports near Calais offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Calais
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Calais
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 223km (138 miles) from Calais