How to travel from Lyon to Brest

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Brest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $108 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $108, while a flight costs an average of $535.

Distance: 475 miles (765 km)

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Driving

$200

Average price

$108

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Cheapest

$535

Average price

$461

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 28m

Average total duration

5h 58m

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30m

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15h 34m

Average total duration

15h 4m

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30m

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4h 27m

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Fastest

2h 27m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

9h 16m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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Air France

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The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Brest is a bus with an average price of $108.

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

A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Brest costing on average $200.

A bus is $428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Brest costing on average $535.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Brest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

Bus takes on average 15h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Brest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Brest among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 3h 18m faster (5h 58m by train vs 9h 16m by car) and roughly $261 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($200 vs $461). 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 Lyon to Brest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50618 · 50086
    1:20 AM16h40
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    6:00 PMBrest, Gare routière
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50618 · 50086
    1:20 AM16h40
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    6:00 PMBrest, Gare routière
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF6166
    5:05 PM1h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    6:40 PMBrest Bretagne Airport
    $8061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5386+BreizhGo855887
    4:30 PM6h33
    Lyon Part Dieu
    11:03 PMBrest station
    $1891One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6690 · 8609
    7:04 AM6h22
    Lyon Part Dieu
    1:26 PMBrest station
    $1951One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5382 · 8623
    11:51 AM6h48
    Lyon Part Dieu
    6:39 PMBrest station
    $2271One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 PM15h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    1:40 PMBrest, Gare routière
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5132 · 50086
    11:55 PM18h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    6:00 PMBrest, Gare routière
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 AM17h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    10:30 PMBrest, Gare routière
    $1281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7369 · AF7520
    7:00 PM14h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:25 AMBrest Bretagne Airport
    $3541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7371 · AF7522
    6:00 AM6h10
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    12:10 PMBrest Bretagne Airport
    $8281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7369 · AF7526
    7:00 PM4h05
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:05 PMBrest Bretagne Airport
    $9331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon 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 Lyon to Brest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Brest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Brest is a bus with an average price of $108.

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

A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Brest costing on average $200.

A bus is $428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Brest costing on average $535.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Brest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

Bus takes on average 15h 34m.

The distance from Lyon to Brest is approximately 475 miles (765 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Brest is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Brest 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 Lyon to Brest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Brest Bretagne Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Brest station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Brest, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Brest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, BreizhGo to go to Brest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brest by bus.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Brest by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Brest:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Brest often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Nice, London, Barcelona. 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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