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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 €21. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €70.
Distance: 219 miles (353 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m 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.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle to Brest.

There are 2 travel options to Brest from La Rochelle. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Brest is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Brest:
A bus is $70 (€63) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Brest costing on average $78 (€71).
The quickest way to travel to Brest from La Rochelle is by train, which takes on average 6 h 29 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Brest by bus takes 8 h 20 min on average.
Brest is approximately 219 miles (353 km) away from La Rochelle.
The average frequency per day from La Rochelle to Brest is:
- 3 buses a day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Brest from La Rochelle as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from La Rochelle to Brest:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from La Rochelle to Brest:
- You can travel from La Rochelle to Brest by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $26 (€23) with FlixBus from La Rochelle to Brest.
- You can take a train from La Rochelle to Brest with SNCF TER or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Cheap tickets can be found for $78 (€71) with SNCF TER from La Rochelle to Brest.
Yes, there are direct routes from La Rochelle to Brest with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Brest with.
Direct services to Brest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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