The average train between Bilbao and Brest takes 16h 35m and the fastest train takes 12h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Brest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bilbao and Brest. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Brest at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 16h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bilbao to Brest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Brest. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Brest station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
Bilbao to Brest train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Brest train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Brest station.
The distance between Bilbao and Brest is 582.8 km. The road distance is 1,500 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Brest via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 13h 57m.