How to travel from Orleans to Brest, France

The distance between Orleans and Brest is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Orleans 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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Train to Paris Austerlitz, Fly

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps then Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and then to Brest.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Brest.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance589km (366 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Brest

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Orleans and Brest is around 589km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (297 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Orleans and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Brest. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Brest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Orleans and Brest. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Orleans and Brest. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Orleans and Brest. The distance is around 589km (366 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Brest

Transport options from Orleans to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Austerlitz, Fly + 3 similar
3h 15m
€240($240)
every 4 hours647km (402 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€305($305)
hourly689km (428 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane4h 30m
€225($225)
every 4 hours736km (457 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane5h 50m
€265($265)
hourly753km (468 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
€160($160)
hourly936km (581 miles)
Train via Angers Saint-Laud5h 50m
€110($110)
every 4 hours643km (399 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
€43($43)
once a week637km (396 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€79($79)
on demand589km (366 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