How to travel from Brest to Lyon

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brest to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brest to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, while a flight costs an average of €221.

Distance: 475 miles (765 km)

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€221

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€137

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€64

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€386

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4h 1m

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2h 1m

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6h 39m

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15h 40m

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9h 22m

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The cheapest way to travel from Brest to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €97.

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

A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brest to Lyon costing on average €165.

A bus is €306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brest to Lyon costing on average €403.

The fastest way to travel from Brest to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 31m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 36m.

Bus takes on average 15h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brest and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Brest to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 6h 51m sooner (2h 31m by flight vs 9h 22m by car). Tickets start at around €403 compared to roughly €386 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Brest to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus52197 · 50617
    10:45 AM16h45
    Brest, Gare routière
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    531One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus52197 · 50617
    10:45 AM16h45
    Brest, Gare routière
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    531One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF6167
    6:15 PM1h30
    Brest Bretagne Airport
    7:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    3041One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8622 · 5460 · 12536
    1:30 PM6h32
    Brest station
    8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu
    1501One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5338+BreizhGo855836
    3:02 PM6h28
    Brest station
    9:30 PMLyon Part Dieu
    1781One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8610 · 5336
    9:09 AM7h21
    Brest station
    4:30 PMLyon Part Dieu
    1901One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:40 PM15h10
    Brest, Gare routière
    6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    681One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM17h55
    Brest, Gare routière
    2:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    811One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 AM14h45
    Brest, Gare routière
    1:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    891One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7527 · AF7364
    6:10 AM4h20
    Brest Bretagne Airport
    10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7527 · AF7362
    6:10 AM3h20
    Brest Bretagne Airport
    9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2751One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7523 · AF7370
    2:10 PM7h50
    Brest Bretagne Airport
    10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    3811One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brest to Lyon

Travel to Lyon 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 Brest to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brest and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brest to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €97.

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

A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brest to Lyon costing on average €165.

A bus is €306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brest to Lyon costing on average €403.

The fastest way to travel from Brest to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 31m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 36m.

Bus takes on average 15h 37m.

The distance from Brest to Lyon is approximately 475 miles (765 km).
The average frequency per day from Brest to Lyon is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brest and Lyon 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 Brest to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brest Bretagne Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brest station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brest, Gare routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brest to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brest to Lyon:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Brest to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.
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