How to travel from Quimper to Brest, France

The distance between Quimper and Brest is around 71km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 49min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Quimper to Brest by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Brest - Train station.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated byBlablabus+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Brest.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Brest.

  • Duration49min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Taxi Sophie Yvan: Taxi Quimper

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration49min
  • Distance71km (44 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Brest

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Brest by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Quimper and Brest is around 71km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 52km (32 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Quimper and Brest by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Brest is to take a taxi which takes around 49min and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Brest. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Quimper and Brest with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 20m.

SNCF run train services between Quimper and Brest. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Quimper and Brest. It typically takes around 1hr and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Quimper and Brest with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1hr.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Quimper and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Brest. We recommend that you take the bus to Brest - Train station. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Quimper and Brest. The distance is around 71km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Brest is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €8 ($8).

How do I get from Quimper to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Brest

Transport options from Quimper to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1hr
€8($8)
5 times a day71km (44 miles)
Train
1h 20m
€17($17)
every 4 hours101km (63 miles)
Taxi
49min
€170($170)
on demand71km (44 miles)
Drive
49min
€13($13)
on demand71km (44 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