How to travel from Le Mans to Brest, France

The distance between Le Mans and Brest is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Le Mans 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 BrestLe Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Brest.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Brest - Train station.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance397km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Brest

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Le Mans and Brest is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Le Mans and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Brest is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Brest. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Brest with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Brest. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3hrs, 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 Le Mans and Brest. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Le Mans and Brest with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 15m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Le Mans and Brest. The distance is around 397km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Brest

Transport options from Le Mans to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€65($65)
4 times a day410km (254 miles)
Train via Rennes3h 10m
€68($68)
hourly410km (255 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€320($320)
hourly791km (491 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€18($18)
once daily396km (246 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€54($54)
on demand397km (247 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