The average train between Ghent and Brest takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 every 4 hours between Ghent and Brest. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Brest at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent 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 Ghent to Brest. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at Brest station via Lille Flandres station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Ghent to Brest train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Brest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brest station.
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The distance between Ghent and Brest is 659.2 km. The road distance is 795 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brest via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 20m.