How to travel from Toulon to Quimper, France

The distance between Toulon and Quimper is around 1,035km (643 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Toulon to Quimper 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 to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Quimper (UIP).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Quimper.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Distance1,281km (796 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 19h 20m. 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 €285 ($285).

The distance between Toulon and Quimper is around 1,035km (643 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 949km (590 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Toulon and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Quimper. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Toulon and Quimper. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9hrs, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 19h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Quimper. 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 19h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Toulon and Quimper. Buses run twice daily and take around 19h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,281km (796 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Quimper

Transport options from Toulon to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly + 4 similar
4h 15m
€285($285)
5 times a day1,221km (759 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€270($270)
every 4 hours1,151km (715 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€255($255)
5 times a day1,136km (706 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 5m
€305($305)
5 times a day1,093km (679 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 40m
€180($180)
4 times a day1,035km (643 miles)
Train
9hrs
€235($235)
once daily1,410km (876 miles)
Bus
19h 20m
€66($66)
twice daily1,327km (824 miles)
Drive
11h 60m
€230($230)
on demand1,281km (796 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper