How to travel from Brest to Le Havre, France

The distance between Brest and Le Havre is around 467km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Brest to Le Havre 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)

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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance467km (290 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Brest to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Brest and Le Havre is around 467km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Brest and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Le Havre is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Le Havre. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Brest and Le Havre. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Caen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, SNCF Bus and NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Brest and Le Havre. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 5m 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 467km (290 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Brest to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Le Havre

Transport options from Brest to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 30m
€190($190)
hourly785km (488 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€135($135)
every 4 hours836km (519 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 5m
€54($54)
once daily582km (361 miles)
Bus via Rennes10h 35m
€49($49)
4 times a week584km (363 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€84($84)
on demand467km (290 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre