How to travel from Rochefort to Brest, France

The distance between Rochefort and Brest is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rochefort 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 and Plane

Take the train to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €590($590)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Brest.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance462km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Brest

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €590 ($590).

The distance between Rochefort and Brest is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €590 ($590).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Brest. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Rennes. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rochefort and Brest. Trains depart every 2 hours 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 Rochefort and Brest. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Brest. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Rochefort and Brest. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Brest

Transport options from Rochefort to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€590($590)
hourly684km (425 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly5h 20m
€405($405)
every 2 hours1,079km (671 miles)
Train to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, plane6h 30m
€330($330)
hourly1,139km (708 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
€95($95)
every 2 hours568km (353 miles)
Train via Nantes6h 10m
€95($95)
every 2 hours524km (326 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€36($36)
4 times a week503km (313 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€62($62)
on demand462km (287 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