How to travel from Nice to Brest, France

The distance between Nice and Brest is around 1,059km (658 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice 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 Nice (NCE) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated byVolotea+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Marseille Saint-Charles then Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Brest.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance1,440km (895 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Brest

There are several options for getting from Nice to Brest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Nice and Brest is around 1,059km (658 miles).

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Nice and Brest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Brest is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Brest. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille Saint-Charles and Rennes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Brest. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 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 Nice and Brest. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Brest. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 22h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Brest. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Brest (BES). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Brest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Volotea, Transavia France and Air France fly between Nice and Brest. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Brest (BES). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Nice to Brest typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Brest. The distance is around 1,440km (895 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Brest is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Brest

Transport options from Nice to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 45m
€165($165)
hourly1,059km (658 miles)
Plane and Train5h 5m
€175($175)
hourly1,112km (691 miles)
Train
10h 55m
€260($260)
5 times a day1,570km (975 miles)
Bus
22h 25m
€95($95)
4 times a week1,560km (969 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
€195($195)
on demand1,440km (895 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