How to travel from Versailles to Quimper, France

The distance between Versailles and Quimper is around 524km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Versailles to Quimper by train, bus, car, plane and tram. 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 Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Quimper (UIP).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Lorient and then to Quimper.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance548km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Quimper by train, bus, car, plane and tram. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Versailles and Quimper is around 524km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Versailles and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Quimper. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Montparnasse. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Versailles and Quimper. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Versailles and Quimper. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pont de Sèvres and Lorient. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Versailles and Quimper. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Quimper (UIP). instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Versailles and Quimper. The distance is around 548km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Quimper

Transport options from Versailles to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 15m
€135($135)
hourly524km (325 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€230($230)
every 4 hours641km (398 miles)
Train, Plane and Tram4h 15m
€185($185)
every 4 hours682km (424 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€105($105)
every 4 hours615km (382 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€38($38)
4 times a week614km (382 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€100($100)
on demand548km (341 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