How to travel from Montpellier to Brest, France

The distance between Montpellier and Brest is around 863km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 Montpellier (MPL) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated byVolotea+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Brest.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,119km (695 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Brest

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Brest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Montpellier and Brest is around 863km (536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 836km (519 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Montpellier and Brest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Brest is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Brest. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Brest. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Montpellier and Brest. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clermont-Ferrand. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Montpellier and Brest. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) and arrive at Brest (BES). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Montpellier and Brest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Volotea, Transavia France and Air France fly between Montpellier and Brest. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) and and arrive into Brest (BES). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Montpellier to Brest typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) 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 Montpellier and Brest. The distance is around 1,119km (695 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Brest is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Brest

Transport options from Montpellier to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 30m
€185($185)
hourly863km (536 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€185($185)
4 times a day1,087km (675 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€230($230)
twice a week1,335km (830 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€66($66)
once daily1,186km (737 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€150($150)
on demand1,119km (695 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Montpellier and Brest

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