How to travel from Brest to Toulouse, France

The distance between Brest and Toulouse is around 775km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Brest to Toulouse 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 ToulouseBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Quimper, plane

Take the train to Quimper and then to Lorient then fly from Lorient (LRT) to Toulouse (TLS).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Bus via Vannes

Take the bus to Vannes then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Toulouse Central Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance883km (548 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Toulouse

There are several options for getting from Brest to Toulouse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Brest and Toulouse is around 775km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 702km (436 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Brest and Toulouse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Toulouse. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Toulouse. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 5m, 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 Toulouse. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Brest and Toulouse. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 30m 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 Toulouse. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Toulouse is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Toulouse. Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) and Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) 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 Toulouse. The distance is around 883km (548 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Toulouse is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Toulouse

Transport options from Brest to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Quimper, plane + 4 similar
4hrs
€190($190)
hourly775km (482 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train4h 20m
€605($605)
hourly776km (482 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€195($195)
hourly815km (506 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
€230($230)
hourly1,111km (690 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly5hrs
€165($165)
every 20 mins829km (515 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 5m
€230($230)
hourly1,396km (868 miles)
Train via Quimper10h 20m
€165($165)
every 2 hours946km (588 miles)
Bus via Vannes + 1 similar
12h 60m
€52($52)
4 times a week896km (557 miles)
Bus13h 30m
€43($43)
twice daily879km (546 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€120($120)
on demand883km (548 miles)

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Airports near Toulouse

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

TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Toulouse
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Toulouse
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Toulouse