- Must visit
Musée départemental breton
Major museum of Breton art, history, and archaeology in the former bishops' palace; essential for understanding Quimper and Finistère.
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
51 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Concarneau to Quimper is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Concarneau to Quimper will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 4 buses that leave Concarneau for Quimper on Mon, Aug 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 19 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
56100+
856509
56110+
858257
56106+
856539
FlixBus
56100+
856509
56110+
858257
56106+
856539Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Concarneau to Quimper among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €3.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€6 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest | €4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Concarneau to Quimper:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Concarneau to Quimper costing on average €6.
Other travel options to Quimper take longer:
Train takes on average 40m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (25m by bus vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around €6 compared to roughly €4 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BreizhGo.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 04:46PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:24PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €2 |
The table below shows live departures for Concarneau to Quimper buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Concarneau, Concarneau Nord | 0h20 | 7:00 AM Quimper, Gare Routiere | 0 transfersDirect | |
56100+ 856509 | 6:40 AM Concarneau, Port | 0h50 | 7:30 AM Gare de Quimper | 1 transfer | |
56106+ 856539 | 11:35 AM Concarneau, Port | 1h20 | 12:55 PM Gare de Quimper | 1 transfer | |
56110+ 858257 | 2:30 PM Concarneau, Port | 0h55 | 3:25 PM Gare de Quimper | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Concarneau to Quimper run on average 13 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 but you can travel from only €2 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average bus duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 20m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Quimper — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Quimper trip today.
Major museum of Breton art, history, and archaeology in the former bishops' palace; essential for understanding Quimper and Finistère.
Museum of fine arts with French, Italian, Flemish, and Breton collections; a strong cultural stop beside the cathedral.
Interactive museum on Quimper faience, showing ceramic history, workshops, and decorated pieces from the Locmaria district.
Quimper's medieval center of lanes, squares, and timber-framed houses; the best area for atmosphere, shopping, and heritage walks.
Historic district known for pottery, riverside charm, and artisan identity; ideal for a quieter walk beyond the main center.
Main pedestrian shopping street lined with historic façades, linking key squares and capturing everyday life in central Quimper.
Buckwheat galette from Brittany, usually filled with ham, egg, cheese or seafood. It is a regional staple tied to Breton buckwheat farming and cider culture.
Thin wheat-flour crêpe served with butter, sugar, caramel or jam. A classic Breton treat found in crêperies across Quimper.
Traditional Breton cake made with salted butter and sugar, baked in layers for a rich caramelized texture. It is one of Brittany's signature pastries.
Fine dining restaurant with a strong reputation for polished French cuisine, careful presentation and a more elegant dining experience.
Well-known traditional crêperie in Quimper serving Breton galettes and crêpes in a warm, classic setting.
Established seafood-focused restaurant known for fresh fish and shellfish with a refined yet relaxed atmosphere near central Quimper.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are mid-priced, public transit is affordable, and Quimper is usually cheaper than Paris or the Riviera.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés often just get small change.
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Quimper Gare Routiere SNCF -> Cathédrale Saint-Corentin, Quimper
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Concarneau to Quimper by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Quimper, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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