How to travel from Brest to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Brest and Strasbourg is around 945km (587 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

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

👋 Also check out StrasbourgBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
Operated byVolotea+ 5 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris then take the train to Aéroport CDG 1 then take the bus to Strasbourg.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance1,069km (664 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Brest to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).

The distance between Brest and Strasbourg is around 945km (587 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 901km (560 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Brest and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Strasbourg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn and Swiss Railways run train services between Brest and Strasbourg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

Blablabus, FlixBus, FlixBus-de and RegioJet run regular bus services between Brest and Strasbourg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Strasbourg. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Strasbourg (SXB) - via Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Brest to Strasbourg. There is however a flight that goes via Nice (NCE). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brest to Strasbourg typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Strasbourg (SXB).

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 1,069km (664 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Strasbourg

Transport options from Brest to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 50m
€385($385)
hourly1,609km (1,000 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train3h 40m
€345($345)
hourly945km (587 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
€260($260)
hourly1,064km (661 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€305($305)
every 20 mins1,083km (673 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€175($175)
hourly1,047km (651 miles)
Train via Rennes7h 20m
€180($180)
4 times a day1,092km (678 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
€44($44)
every 20 mins1,127km (701 miles)
Bus and Train
20h 35m
€90($90)
4 times a week1,398km (869 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
€145($145)
on demand1,069km (664 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg