How to travel from Tours to Brest, France

The distance between Tours and Brest is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tours 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 to Massy TGV, Fly

Take the train to Massy TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Le Mans then Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)

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Bus

Take the bus to Brest.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Le Mans then take the bus to Brest - Train station.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance494km (307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Brest

There are several options for getting from Tours to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) 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 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Tours and Brest is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Tours and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Brest. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans and Rennes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Tours and Brest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Tours and Brest. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tours and Brest with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Tours and Brest. Buses run once daily 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 Tours to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Tours and Brest. The distance is around 494km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

How do I get from Tours to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Brest

Transport options from Tours to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Massy TGV, Fly + 1 similar
2h 50m
€255($255)
hourly728km (452 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€325($325)
every 2 hours810km (503 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€87($87)
hourly508km (315 miles)
Train via Angers Saint-Laud5h 30m
€90($90)
hourly528km (328 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€30($30)
once daily521km (324 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 35m
€37($37)
once daily499km (310 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€67($67)
on demand494km (307 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