How to travel from Rennes to Brest, France

The distance between Rennes and Brest is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rennes to Brest by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BrestRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Brest.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Brest - Train station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Brest

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Brest by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Rennes and Brest is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Rennes and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Brest is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Brest. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Brest with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Brest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Rennes and Brest. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rennes and Brest with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Brest. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Brest. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Rennes and Brest. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Rennes to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Brest

Transport options from Rennes to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€40($40)
hourly248km (154 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€14($14)
every 20 mins247km (153 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€33($33)
on demand243km (151 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