How to travel from Lyon to Brest, France

The distance between Lyon and Brest is around 811km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon to Brest by plane, tram, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Tram

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take a tram to Liberté.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brest.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance970km (603 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Brest

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Brest by plane, tram, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a tram and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Lyon and Brest is around 811km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 763km (474 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Lyon and Brest by plane and tram. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Brest is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Brest. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lyon and Brest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Lyon and Brest. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Brest with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 14h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Brest. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take a tram to Liberté. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Lyon and Brest. The distance is around 970km (603 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Brest is to fly and then take a tram which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Lyon to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Brest

Transport options from Lyon to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Tram
2h 35m
€150($150)
hourly811km (504 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€190($190)
once daily1,033km (642 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
€55($55)
once daily1,018km (633 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€130($130)
on demand970km (603 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