How to travel from Dunkirk to Brest, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Brest is around 756km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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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Train to Lille Europe, plane

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Brest.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Flandres then take the bus to Brest.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance756km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Brest

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Dunkirk and Brest is around 756km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574km (357 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Dunkirk and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Brest. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Brest. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Dunkirk and Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 4h 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 Dunkirk and Brest. The distance is around 756km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

How do I get from Dunkirk to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Brest

Transport options from Dunkirk to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 5 similar
2h 60m
€210($210)
every 4 hours809km (503 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€370($370)
every 4 hours1,438km (894 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly4h 20m
€245($245)
every 4 hours823km (512 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 30m
€275($275)
every 4 hours2,082km (1,294 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane5h 45m
€215($215)
every 4 hours912km (567 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 55m
€190($190)
once daily967km (601 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€180($180)
every 4 hours902km (560 miles)
Train and Bus
14h 35m
€65($65)
once daily979km (608 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€100($100)
on demand756km (470 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