How to travel from Chambéry to Brest, France

The distance between Chambéry and Brest is around 876km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chambéry 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Brest.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Brest.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,069km (664 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Brest

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Chambéry and Brest is around 876km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 849km (527 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Chambéry and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Brest is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Brest. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chambéry and Brest with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 7h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Brest. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 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 Chambéry and Brest. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

FlixBus, Transisère - itinisère and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Brest. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Brest. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Chambéry and Brest. The distance is around 1,069km (664 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Brest

Transport options from Chambéry to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 5m
€120($120)
4 times a day876km (544 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,041km (647 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€170($170)
twice a week1,121km (696 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
€62($62)
twice daily1,183km (735 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€190($190)
on demand1,069km (664 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