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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 $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $554.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
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$68 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price | $554 Average price | $498 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to Brest
Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Brest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Brest:
A bus is $150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Brest costing on average $217.
A bus is $486 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Brest costing on average $554.
Other travel options to Brest take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $498 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $430. The journey takes 9h 45m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Brest
How to get from Bordeaux to Brest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Brest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM 10h10 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 1:40 PM Brest, Gare routière $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM 10h10 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 1:40 PM Brest, Gare routière $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AF6131 · AF61626:45 AM 3h10 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 9:55 AM Brest Bretagne Airport $456 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
8414 · 86515:08 PM 6h33 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 11:41 PM Brest station $153 1 One-way 1 transfer
12264 · 862312:12 PM 6h27 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 6:39 PM Brest station $174 1 One-way 1 transfer
8530 · 86199:46 AM 6h43 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 4:29 PM Brest station $188 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF6137 · AF61626:30 PM 15h25 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 9:55 AM Brest Bretagne Airport $431 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7441 · AF75208:35 PM 13h05 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 9:40 AM Brest Bretagne Airport $441 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF6131 · AF61666:45 AM 11h00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 5:45 PM Brest Bretagne Airport $458 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Brest:
A bus is $150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Brest costing on average $217.
A bus is $486 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Brest costing on average $554.
Other travel options to Brest take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Air France to go to Brest by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, BreizhGo, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Brest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brest by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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