How to travel from Poitiers to Brest, France

The distance between Poitiers and Brest is around 516km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Poitiers 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 Poitiers (PIS) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €855($855)
Operated by

Chalair Aviation

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Train

Take the train to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Le Mans then Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Niort then Nantes and then to Brest.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance516km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Brest

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €855 ($855).

The distance between Poitiers and Brest is around 516km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Poitiers and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Brest is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €855 ($855).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Brest. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Tours, Le Mans and Rennes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Poitiers and Brest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Poitiers and Brest. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Niort and Nantes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Poitiers and Brest. Flights depart from Poitiers (PIS) and arrive at Brest (BES) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Poitiers to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Poitiers to Brest typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Poitiers (PIS) 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 Poitiers and Brest. The distance is around 516km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Brest

Transport options from Poitiers to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 5m
€855($855)
hourly1,169km (727 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€600($600)
hourly745km (463 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV, Fly4hrs
€340($340)
every 2 hours911km (566 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€110($110)
hourly612km (380 miles)
Train via Tours6h 40m
€110($110)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€42($42)
once daily535km (332 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€70($70)
on demand516km (320 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