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.
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 from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Brest (BES).
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Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Brest.
Take the bus to Paris and then to Brest.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 3h 35m | €470($470) | hourly | 1,189km (739 miles) |
Train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane | 2h 55m | €235($235) | 6 times a week | 819km (509 miles) |
Train to Paris l'Est, Fly | 3h 50m | €410($410) | every 20 mins | 847km (526 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | €235($235) | hourly | 870km (541 miles) |
Train | 5h 20m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 922km (573 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 30m | €55($55) | every 20 mins | 1,000km (622 miles) |
Bus via Paris Place du Pantheon | 14h 45m | €37($37) | 4 times a week | 990km (615 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €165($165) | on demand | 912km (567 miles) |
Transavia France
Luxair
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Brest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.