How to travel from Marseille to Brest, France

The distance between Marseille and Brest is around 966km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marseille to Brest by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Brest.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Distance1,282km (797 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Brest

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Brest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Marseille and Brest is around 966km (600 miles).

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Marseille and Brest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Brest is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Brest. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Marseille and Brest. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Marseille and Brest. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Brest. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Brest (BES). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Brest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Ryanair, Transavia France and Air France fly between Marseille and Brest. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Brest (BES). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Marseille to Brest typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille and Brest. The distance is around 1,282km (797 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Brest is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Brest

Transport options from Marseille to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
€165($165)
hourly966km (600 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
€270($270)
hourly1,029km (639 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 15m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,347km (837 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch9h 55m
€260($260)
twice a week1,510km (939 miles)
Bus
19h 10m
€81($81)
once daily1,333km (829 miles)
Drive
12hrs
€170($170)
on demand1,282km (797 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