How to travel from Cannes to Brest, France

The distance between Cannes and Brest is around 1,076km (668 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cannes to Brest by plane, tram, 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 BrestCannes if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
tram
+

Plane and Tram

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Brest (BES) then take a tram to Liberté.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Brest.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance1,412km (878 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Brest

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Brest by plane, tram, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 21h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a tram and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Cannes and Brest is around 1,076km (668 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,037km (645 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Cannes and Brest by plane and tram. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Brest is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Brest. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Rennes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cannes and Brest. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Cannes and Brest. It typically takes around 21h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Brest. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Brest (BES) then take a tram to Liberté. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Cannes and Brest. The distance is around 1,412km (878 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Brest is to fly and then take a tram which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Cannes to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Brest

Transport options from Cannes to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Tram + 1 similar
2h 50m
€165($165)
hourly1,076km (668 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
€175($175)
hourly1,128km (701 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 20m
€255($255)
every 3 hours1,539km (956 miles)
Train via Marseille Saint-Charles10h 25m
€255($255)
5 times a day1,539km (956 miles)
Bus
21h 30m
€81($81)
once daily1,519km (944 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
€190($190)
on demand1,412km (878 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Cannes and Brest

Airports near Brest

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

BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Brest
UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Brest
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
255km (159 miles) from Brest