How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Brest, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Brest is around 822km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 BrestClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Brest.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brest.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance822km (511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Brest

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Brest is around 822km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Brest is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Brest. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Brest. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Brest. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Brest with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Brest. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Clermont-Ferrand and Brest. Flights depart from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) and arrive at Brest (BES) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Brest typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) and and arrive into Brest (BES).

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Brest. The distance is around 822km (511 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Brest

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 60m
€220($220)
every 3 hours892km (554 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,029km (640 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€330($330)
every 4 hours1,027km (638 miles)
Train via St Germain Des Fosses8h 55m
€135($135)
once daily925km (575 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
€45($45)
twice daily854km (530 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€150($150)
on demand822km (511 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