How to travel from Brest to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Brest and Saint-Raphaël is around 1,123km (698 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Brest to Saint-Raphaël by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-RaphaëlBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Distance1,385km (861 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Brest to Saint-Raphaël by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 20h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Brest and Saint-Raphaël is around 1,123km (698 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,030km (640 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Brest and Saint-Raphaël by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Saint-Raphaël is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Brest and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 20h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Zou! LER and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Brest and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 45m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 1,385km (861 miles) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Saint-Raphaël is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Brest to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 35m
€155($155)
every 3 hours1,123km (698 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train4h 20m
€350($350)
5 times a day1,128km (701 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train4h 55m
€185($185)
once daily1,256km (781 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,176km (731 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 50m
€225($225)
once daily1,226km (761 miles)
Train
9h 30m
€270($270)
twice daily1,507km (936 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 45m
€68($68)
once daily1,492km (927 miles)
Bus via Grenoble23h 50m
€76($76)
once daily1,537km (955 miles)
Drive
13hrs
€250($250)
on demand1,385km (861 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël