How to travel from Nimes to Brest, France

The distance between Nimes and Brest is around 925km (575 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nimes to Brest by train, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud de France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Distance1,167km (725 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Brest

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Brest by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €175 ($175) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Nimes and Brest is around 925km (575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 848km (527 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Nimes and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €175 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Brest. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nimes and Brest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nimes and Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud de France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud de France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Nimes and Brest. The distance is around 1,167km (725 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

How do I get from Nimes to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Brest

Transport options from Nimes to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 45m
€205($205)
hourly925km (575 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly3h 5m
€175($175)
4 times a day1,037km (645 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 25m
€210($210)
once daily1,286km (799 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch8h 30m
€240($240)
twice a week1,385km (861 miles)
Drive
10h 60m
€155($155)
on demand1,167km (725 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