How to travel from Calais to Brest, France
The distance between Calais and Brest is around 716km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Calais to Brest 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 Brest → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Brest (BES).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€330($330)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare du Nord and then to Brest.
- Duration5h 60m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€160($160)
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Brest.
- Duration14hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Brest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).
The distance between Calais and Brest is around 716km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (334 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Calais and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Brest. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Calais - Fréthun, Paris Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Brest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brest. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Calais and Brest. The distance is around 716km (445 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Brest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 10m | €330($330) | hourly | 838km (521 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, Fly | 4h 20m | €505($505) | hourly | 1,467km (912 miles) |
| Train to Paris Gare du Nord, Fly | 4h 25m | €280($280) | hourly | 870km (541 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5h 20m | €290($290) | hourly | 902km (560 miles) |
| Train to Paris Gare du Nord, plane | 5h 45m | €265($265) | every 2 hours | 959km (596 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 60m | €160($160) | hourly | 947km (589 miles) |
| Train via Paris Gare du Nord | 7h 15m | €155($155) | hourly | 911km (566 miles) |
| Train via Paris Nord | 7h 30m | €175($175) | 5 times a day | 913km (567 miles) |
Train and Bus | 14hrs | €69($69) | 4 times a week | 1,005km (625 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €95($95) | on demand | 716km (445 miles) |
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Airports near Brest
The following major airports near Brest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Brest
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Brest
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 255km (159 miles) from Brest