The cheapest and fastest trains from Nîmes to Brest
Cheapest price
$188
Average price
$221
Fastest journey
8 h 31 m
Average duration
8 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
848 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nîmes to Brest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nîmes to Brest will cost around $221 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $188.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nîmes for Brest on Tue, May 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 848 km distance in an average of 8 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 31 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 8 h 36 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.
1:19 PM8h36Nîmes9:55 PMBrest$1881One-way0 transfers
4:19 AM8h31Nîmes12:50 PMBrest$2551One-way0 transfers
4:19 AM8h31Nîmes12:50 PMBrest$2551One-way0 transfers
1:19 PM8h36Nîmes9:55 PMBrest$1881One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Nîmes to Brest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $130.
Distance: 526 miles (848 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$205 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $536 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration Fastest 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 36m Average total duration 21h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Brest:
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Brest costing on average $205 (€166).
Other travel options to Brest take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 6m.
The journey is about 4h 6m faster (6h 55m by train vs 11h 1m by car) and roughly $330 (€267) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($205 (€166) vs $536 (€432)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Nîmes to Brest train times
The table below shows live departures for Nîmes to Brest trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:19 PM Nîmes | 8h36 | 9:55 PM Brest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:09 PM Nîmes | 13h37 | 9:46 AM Brest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
![]() | 4:19 AM Nîmes | 8h31 | 12:50 PM Brest | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nîmes to Brest
Trains from Nîmes to Brest run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $130 (€105) but you can travel from only $60 (€48) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 526 miles (848 km) distance in 7h 59m.
Distance 526 miles (848 km) |
Average train duration 6h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $130 (€105) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 59m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 10:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Nîmes to Brest trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Nîmes and Brest from $60 (€48). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nîmes to Brest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nîmes to Brest by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nîmes to Brest
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 1 Boulevard Sergent Triaire.
- Le Cheval Blanc
- Restaurant La Table du 2
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hôtel Empire
- Hôtel de L'Amphithéâtre
- Hôtel Marquis de la Baume
- Located in the main hall
- 500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Paris, regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram-bus: Line T1
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Lyon.
- Le Ruffé
- La Maison de l'Océan
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel de la Gare
- Oceania Brest Centre
- Hôtel Le Continental
- Located in the main hall
- 290 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Paris and regional destinations
- Tramway: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
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