How to travel from Chamonix to Brest, France

The distance between Chamonix and Brest is around 1,014km (630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Brest by bus, plane, train and car. 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).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Brest.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

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

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Distance1,162km (722 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Brest

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Brest by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Chamonix and Brest is around 1,014km (630 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 900km (560 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Chamonix and Brest by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Brest is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Brest. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Le Fayet. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Brest. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 10h 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 Chamonix and Brest. It typically takes around 18h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix 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 18h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix 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 5h 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 Chamonix and Brest. The distance is around 1,162km (722 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Brest is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Brest

Transport options from Chamonix to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 10m
€145($145)
4 times a day1,014km (630 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 15m
€165($165)
4 times a day1,061km (659 miles)
Train
10h 55m
€195($195)
4 times a week1,188km (738 miles)
Bus
18h 50m
€74($74)
once daily1,271km (790 miles)
Drive
10h 60m
€155($155)
on demand1,162km (722 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