How to travel from Valence to Brest, France

The distance between Valence and Brest is around 886km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Valence to Brest by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Brest.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,073km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Brest

There are several options for getting from Valence to Brest by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Valence and Brest is around 886km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 812km (504 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Valence and Brest by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Brest. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Brest. Trains depart once daily 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 Valence and Brest. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Valence and Brest. The distance is around 1,073km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Brest

Transport options from Valence to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 35m
€150($150)
5 times a day886km (550 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud de France, Fly3h 25m
€225($225)
hourly1,072km (666 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 40m
€170($170)
5 times a day932km (579 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€185($185)
once daily1,141km (709 miles)
Train via Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux10hrs
€210($210)
once daily1,286km (799 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
€70($70)
once daily1,121km (697 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€145($145)
on demand1,073km (667 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