How to travel from Bordeaux to Brest

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bordeaux to Brest

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €211.

Distance: 307 miles (495 km)

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€39

Average price

Cheapest

€163

Average price

€211

Average price

€418

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 9m

Average total duration

8h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 17m

Average total duration

5h 47m

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30m

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4h 39m

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2h 39m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 26m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Air France

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The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Brest is a bus with an average price of €65.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Brest:

A bus is €130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Brest costing on average €195.

A bus is €410 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Brest costing on average €475.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Brest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 3m.

Bus takes on average 10h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bordeaux and Brest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bordeaux to Brest among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €418 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €353. The journey takes 9h 50m versus 6h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Bordeaux to Brest

How to get from Bordeaux to Brest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Brest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus80087 · 52198
    7:00 AM12h05
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    7:05 PMBrest, Gare routière
    321One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus80087 · 52198
    7:00 AM12h05
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    7:05 PMBrest, Gare routière
    321One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7431 · AF7522
    9:55 AM3h20
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    1:15 PMBrest Bretagne Airport
    5961One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8404 · 8615
    7:44 AM7h04
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    2:48 PMBrest station
    1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8530 · 8719+BreizhGo855831
    9:46 AM7h11
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    4:57 PMBrest station
    1751One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8488 · 8751+BreizhGo855897
    4:20 PM7h38
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    11:58 PMBrest station
    2331One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51027 · 50086
    5:50 AM12h10
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    6:00 PMBrest, Gare routière
    321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:30 AM10h10
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    1:40 PMBrest, Gare routière
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50767
    10:00 AM9h30
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    7:30 PMBrest, Gare routière
    551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7437 · AF7526
    7:00 PM4h05
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    11:05 PMBrest Bretagne Airport
    3151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7439 · AF7520
    8:25 PM13h00
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    9:25 AMBrest Bretagne Airport
    3151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7437 · AF7520
    7:00 PM14h25
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    9:25 AMBrest Bretagne Airport
    3151One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Brest

Travel to Brest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Brest.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Brest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Brest is a bus with an average price of €39.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Brest:

A bus is €124 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Brest costing on average €163.

A bus is €172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Brest costing on average €211.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Brest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 17m.

Bus takes on average 9h 9m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Brest is approximately 307 miles (495 km).
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Brest is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Brest as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Brest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Brest Bretagne Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Brest station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Brest, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Brest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air France to go to Brest by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brest by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Brest by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bordeaux to Brest:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Brest often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nantes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brest and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Brest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Brest's main attractions, including the Oceanopolis, Brest Castle, and the National Maritime Museum, 2 to 3 days are recommended.
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