How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Brest, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Brest is around 273km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 BrestSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Brest.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Vannes then take the bus to Brest.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance273km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Brest

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Brest by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Brest is around 273km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Saint-Nazaire and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Brest is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Brest. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Brest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Brest. We recommend that you drive to Brest. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Brest. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Saint-Nazaire and Brest. The distance is around 273km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Saint-Nazaire to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Brest

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€61($61)
once daily418km (260 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€26($26)
4 times a day306km (190 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train5hrs
€24($24)
once daily306km (190 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€49($49)
on demand273km (169 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