How to travel from Colmar to Brest, France

The distance between Colmar and Brest is around 999km (621 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Colmar to Brest by train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Saint-Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Est and then to Brest.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,122km (697 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Brest

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Brest by train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €185 ($185) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Colmar and Brest is around 999km (621 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 877km (545 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Colmar and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €185 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Brest. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Brest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colmar and Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Saint-Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Brest. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Colmar and Brest. The distance is around 1,122km (697 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Colmar to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Brest

Transport options from Colmar to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
€250($250)
hourly999km (621 miles)
Taxi and Plane3h 45m
€545($545)
hourly1,224km (761 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, plane5h 15m
€385($385)
hourly1,179km (733 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€185($185)
hourly1,113km (691 miles)
Train via Paris-Est7hrs
€225($225)
5 times a day1,122km (697 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€150($150)
on demand1,122km (697 miles)

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Airlines

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