How to travel from Strasbourg to Brest, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Brest is around 1,066km (662 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg (SXB) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others
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Train via Massy Tgv

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Brest.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Brest - Train station.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance1,069km (664 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Brest

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €400 ($400).

The distance between Strasbourg and Brest is around 1,066km (662 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 901km (560 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Strasbourg and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Brest is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €400 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Brest. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Strasbourg and Brest. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7hrs, 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 Strasbourg and Brest. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

Blablabus, FlixBus, FlixBus-de and RegioJet run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Brest. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Strasbourg and Brest. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and arrive at Brest (BES) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Strasbourg to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Strasbourg to Brest typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) 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 Strasbourg and Brest. The distance is around 1,069km (664 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Brest

Transport options from Strasbourg to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
€400($400)
hourly1,170km (727 miles)
Train via Massy Tgv + 1 similar
6h 30m
€205($205)
once daily1,066km (662 miles)
Train7hrs
€180($180)
4 times a day1,092km (678 miles)
Bus
15h 30m
€44($44)
4 times a day1,138km (707 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
€145($145)
on demand1,069km (664 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