How to travel from Carcassonne to Brest, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Brest is around 808km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Brest by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Brest.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance972km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Brest

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Brest by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Carcassonne and Brest is around 808km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 782km (486 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Carcassonne and Brest by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Brest. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Brest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Carcassonne and Brest. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Brest. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Carcassonne and Brest. The distance is around 972km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Brest

Transport options from Carcassonne to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 20m
€270($270)
hourly808km (502 miles)
Train to Béziers, plane3h 45m
€215($215)
hourly1,015km (631 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 10m
€255($255)
hourly867km (539 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 35m
€210($210)
hourly907km (564 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 45m
€245($245)
hourly1,487km (924 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean11h 5m
€180($180)
every 2 hours1,036km (644 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
€61($61)
twice a week977km (607 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€130($130)
on demand972km (604 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.

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