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.
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.
👋 Also check out Brest → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Brest (BES).
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Take the train to Rennes and then to Brest.
Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Brest.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €185($185) | hourly | 863km (536 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 1,087km (675 miles) |
Train | 7h 55m | €230($230) | twice a week | 1,335km (830 miles) |
Bus | 16hrs | €66($66) | once daily | 1,186km (737 miles) |
Drive | 10h 35m | €150($150) | on demand | 1,119km (695 miles) |
Transavia France
The following major airports near Brest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.