How to travel from Limoges to Brest, France

The distance between Limoges and Brest is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Limoges 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 Limoges (LIG) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Chalair Aviation

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Poitiers then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Brest.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Quai de Paludate and then to Brest - Train station.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance607km (377 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Brest

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Limoges and Brest is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (323 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Limoges and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Brest is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Brest. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poitiers and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Limoges and Brest. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Limoges and Brest. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Quai de Paludate and Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Limoges and Brest. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Limoges and Brest. Flights depart from Limoges (LIG) and arrive at Brest (BES) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Limoges to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Limoges to Brest typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Limoges (LIG) 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 Limoges and Brest. The distance is around 607km (377 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Brest

Transport options from Limoges to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
€285($285)
every 20 mins1,101km (684 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€545($545)
5 times a day745km (463 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 60m
€225($225)
twice a week1,122km (697 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,058km (658 miles)
Train via Poitiers7h 45m
€135($135)
once daily788km (490 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€31($31)
3 times a week901km (560 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€110($110)
on demand607km (377 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