How to travel from Toulon to Brest, France

The distance between Toulon and Brest is around 1,037km (644 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Toulon to Brest by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

TUI fly Belgium

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Brest.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,347km (837 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Brest

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Brest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 20h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Toulon and Brest is around 1,037km (644 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 996km (619 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Toulon and Brest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Brest is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Brest. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Toulon and Brest. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Toulon and Brest. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Toulon and Brest. Buses run twice daily and take around 20h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Toulon and Brest. Flights depart from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) and arrive at Brest (BES). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Toulon and Brest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

TUI fly Belgium and Transavia France fly between Toulon and Brest. Flights depart from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) and and arrive into Brest (BES). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Toulon to Brest typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) 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 Toulon and Brest. The distance is around 1,347km (837 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Brest is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Brest

Transport options from Toulon to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 55m
€250($250)
hourly1,046km (650 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly4hrs
€340($340)
5 times a day1,037km (644 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€165($165)
every 3 hours1,216km (756 miles)
Train
8h 50m
€235($235)
twice daily1,414km (878 miles)
Bus
20h 30m
€72($72)
twice daily1,398km (869 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
€240($240)
on demand1,347km (837 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