How to travel from Nantes to Brest, France

The distance between Nantes and Brest is around 297km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes 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 Nantes (NTE) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Brest.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Brest - Train station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance297km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Brest

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Nantes and Brest is around 297km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Nantes and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Brest is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Brest. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Brest with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 35m.

SNCF run train services between Nantes and Brest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Nantes and Brest. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Brest. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nantes and Brest. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and arrive at Brest (BES) - via Paris CDG (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Nantes to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Paris CDG (CDG). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Nantes to Brest typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) 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 Nantes and Brest. The distance is around 297km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Brest

Transport options from Nantes to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
€255($255)
hourly909km (565 miles)
Train
3h 35m
€55($55)
once daily354km (220 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€17($17)
every 20 mins308km (191 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€40($40)
on demand297km (185 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