How to travel from Lille to Brest

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Compare bus and train for Lille to Brest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a train costs an average of €108.

Distance: 371 miles (598 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

€108

Average price

€51

Average price

Cheapest

€298

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

13h 35m

Average total duration

13h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 39m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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FlixBus

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The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Brest is a bus with an average price of €51.

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

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Brest costing on average €108.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Brest is by train with an average journey time of 5h 29m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Brest including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Brest among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 40m faster (4h 59m by train vs 7h 39m by car) and roughly €190 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€108 vs €298). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Lille to Brest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50449 · 50086
    4:05 AM13h55
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    6:00 PMBrest, Gare routière
    541One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50449 · 50086
    4:05 AM13h55
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    6:00 PMBrest, Gare routière
    541One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5210 · 8609
    7:49 AM5h37
    Lille-Europe
    1:26 PMBrest station
    1191One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7072 · 8655
    6:41 PM5h58
    Lille Flandres
    12:39 AMBrest station
    961One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7060 · 8649
    5:11 PM6h43
    Lille Flandres
    11:54 PMBrest station
    1271One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7044 · 8631
    2:43 PM5h53
    Lille-Europe
    8:36 PMBrest station
    1571One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50508 · 50054
    4:40 PM14h20
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    7:00 AMBrest, Gare routière
    651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM12h30
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    10:30 PMBrest, Gare routière
    701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 PM13h30
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    8:15 AMBrest, Gare routière
    701One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lille 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 Lille to Brest.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Brest including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Brest is a bus with an average price of €51.

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

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Brest costing on average €108.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Brest is by train with an average journey time of 5h 29m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 35m.

The distance from Lille to Brest is approximately 371 miles (598 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Brest is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Brest:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Brest station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Brest, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Brest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Brest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brest by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lille to Brest:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lille 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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