How to travel from Brest to Nice, France

The distance between Brest and Nice is around 1,060km (658 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brest to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated byVolotea+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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Train via Rennes

Take the train to Rennes then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Nice-Ville.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Nice - Gare Routière.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance1,441km (895 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Nice

There are several options for getting from Brest to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Brest and Nice is around 1,060km (658 miles).

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Brest and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Nice. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Marseille Saint-Charles. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Nice. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 45m, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.

FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Brest and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Nice. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Brest and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Volotea, Transavia France and Air France fly between Brest and Nice. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Brest to Nice typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 1,441km (895 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Brest to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Nice

Transport options from Brest to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 45m
€185($185)
hourly1,060km (658 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€175($175)
hourly1,112km (691 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly5h 40m
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,161km (722 miles)
Train via Rennes + 1 similar
10h 40m
€260($260)
every 3 hours1,570km (975 miles)
Train10h 45m
€260($260)
5 times a day1,570km (975 miles)
Bus
22h 50m
€65($65)
once daily1,469km (913 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
€195($195)
on demand1,441km (895 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice