How to travel from Brest to Honfleur, France

The distance between Brest and Honfleur is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brest to Honfleur by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Trouville - Deauville.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes then Caen and then to Honfleur: Gare Routière.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Honfleur.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance436km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Honfleur

There are several options for getting from Brest to Honfleur by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Brest and Honfleur is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (226 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Brest and Honfleur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Honfleur is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Honfleur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Brest and Honfleur. We recommend that you drive to Honfleur. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brest and Honfleur. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Honfleur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Caen. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Blablabus, FlixBus, SNCF and NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Brest and Honfleur. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Honfleur. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Trouville - Deauville. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Honfleur is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Honfleur. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Honfleur. The distance is around 436km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Honfleur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Brest to Honfleur

Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Honfleur

Transport options from Brest to Honfleur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 3 similar
5hrs
€245($245)
every 4 hours771km (479 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 5m
€355($355)
every 3 hours1,430km (889 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
€320($320)
every 2 hours796km (495 miles)
Train and Plane7h 20m
€280($280)
every 2 hours860km (534 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€14($14)
every 20 mins494km (307 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€59($59)
on demand436km (271 miles)

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Airports near Honfleur

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Honfleur
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Honfleur
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Honfleur