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Compare bus and train for La Rochelle to Brest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 219 miles (353 km)
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from La Rochelle to Brest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Brest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:25 AM9h35La Rochelle5:00 PMBrest$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:25 AM9h35La Rochelle5:00 PMBrest$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:00 AM8h20La Rochelle12:20 PMBrest$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:05 AM8h25La Rochelle12:30 PMBrest$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Brest:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Brest costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Brest take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Brest as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Brest station.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Brest, Gare routière.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Brest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brest by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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