How to travel from Brest to Paris, France

The distance between Brest and Paris is around 530km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a tram, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brest to Paris by train, bus, car, tram and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Tram and Plane

Take a tram to Porte de Gouesnou then fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Porte Maillot.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance591km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Paris

There are several options for getting from Brest to Paris by train, bus, car, tram and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a tram, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €425 ($425).

The distance between Brest and Paris is around 530km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 503km (312 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Brest and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Paris is to take a tram, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €425 ($425).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Paris. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Brest and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Paris. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brest and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 8hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Paris. Buses run 4 times a day 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 Paris. We recommend that you take a tram to Porte de Gouesnou then fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Paris. The distance is around 591km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Brest to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Paris

Transport options from Brest to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Tram and Plane + 3 similar
2h 15m
€160($160)
hourly556km (345 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€160($160)
every 4 hours618km (384 miles)
Train to Rennes, Fly4h 15m
€235($235)
every 3 hours619km (385 miles)
Tram, Plane and Train2h 10m
€425($425)
hourly530km (329 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€110($110)
every 3 hours603km (375 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€35($35)
5 times a day586km (364 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€80($80)
on demand591km (367 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris