How to travel from Paris to Quimper, France

The distance between Paris and Quimper is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris to Quimper 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

Take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Plane and Train

Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Quimper.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance562km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Paris to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Paris and Quimper is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Paris and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Quimper is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Quimper. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Quimper with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Quimper. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Paris and Quimper. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Quimper with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Quimper. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) 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 Paris and Quimper. The distance is around 562km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Paris to Quimper

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Quimper

Transport options from Paris to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€100($100)
every 4 hours599km (372 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 40m
€165($165)
every 4 hours657km (408 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
€30($30)
4 times a day562km (349 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€100($100)
on demand562km (349 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper