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Cologne to Brest trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Brest takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

11h 4m
Duration
1,137 km
Distance
€347
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain train Tgv
8h 12m
€268–481

Cologne to Brest train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Brest. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Brest at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,137.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Brest via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 12m.

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