How to travel from Grenoble to Brest, France

The distance between Grenoble and Brest is around 904km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux and then to Brest.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brest.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,073km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Brest

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Grenoble and Brest is around 904km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 855km (531 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Grenoble 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 Grenoble to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to 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 Grenoble and Brest. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Brest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 40m, 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 Grenoble and Brest. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Brest with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 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 Grenoble and Brest. The distance is around 1,073km (667 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 Grenoble to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Brest

Transport options from Grenoble to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
€155($155)
hourly904km (562 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane5h 10m
€175($175)
hourly951km (591 miles)
Train
8h 40m
€195($195)
once daily1,188km (738 miles)
Bus
16h 30m
€65($65)
once daily1,123km (698 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€145($145)
on demand1,073km (667 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