How to travel from Lille to Brest, France

The distance between Lille and Brest is around 729km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Lille 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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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €485($485)
Operated byAir France+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare du Nord and then to Brest.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Brest.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance759km (472 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Brest

There are several options for getting from Lille to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).

The distance between Lille and Brest is around 729km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 599km (372 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Lille 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 Lille to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Brest. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Brest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Lille and Brest. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Brest with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 13h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lille and Brest. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lille and Brest. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Brest (BES) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Lille to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lille to Brest typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) 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 Lille and Brest. The distance is around 759km (472 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 Lille to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Brest

Transport options from Lille to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
3h 40m
€485($485)
hourly1,359km (844 miles)
Train and Plane2h 30m
€310($310)
hourly729km (453 miles)
Train to Paris Gare du Nord, Fly3h 20m
€260($260)
hourly757km (471 miles)
Train to Bruxelles Midi, Fly3h 40m
€535($535)
hourly899km (558 miles)
Train to Paris Gare du Nord, plane4h 40m
€245($245)
every 2 hours846km (526 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
€190($190)
hourly930km (578 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€145($145)
hourly834km (518 miles)
Train via Rennes5h 45m
€140($140)
every 2 hours877km (545 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
€50($50)
4 times a week896km (557 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€100($100)
on demand759km (472 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