The average train between Hanover and Brest takes 13h 32m and the fastest train takes 11h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 Hanover and Brest. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 3:31 PM which arrives into Brest at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 13h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover 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 Hanover to Brest. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Brest station via Köln Hbf station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
Hanover to Brest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Brest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brest station.
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The distance between Hanover and Brest is 1098.7 km. The road distance is 1297 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Brest via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 15m.