How to travel from Metz to Brest, France

The distance between Metz and Brest is around 819km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Metz 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 Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €470($470)
Operated by

Twin Jet

+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Brest.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Brest.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance912km (567 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Brest

There are several options for getting from Metz to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Metz and Brest is around 819km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 785km (488 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Metz and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Brest. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Brest. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 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 Metz and Brest. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Metz and Brest. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Brest. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Brest (BES) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Metz to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Metz to Brest typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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 Metz and Brest. The distance is around 912km (567 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Brest

Transport options from Metz to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 35m
€470($470)
hourly1,189km (739 miles)
Train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane2h 55m
€235($235)
6 times a week819km (509 miles)
Train to Paris l'Est, Fly3h 50m
€410($410)
every 20 mins847km (526 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€235($235)
hourly870km (541 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€165($165)
every 20 mins922km (573 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 30m
€55($55)
every 20 mins1,000km (622 miles)
Bus via Paris Place du Pantheon14h 45m
€37($37)
4 times a week990km (615 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€165($165)
on demand912km (567 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