The average train between Leeuwarden and Brest takes 12h 55m and the fastest train takes 11h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden and Brest. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Brest at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 22m • 3 changes


12h 23m • 3 changes


11h 13m • 3 changes


11h 25m • 3 changes


11h 22m • 3 changes


12h 20m • 3 changes


11h 15m • 3 changes


11h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden to Brest. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Brest station via Schiphol Airport Train Station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
Leeuwarden to Brest train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Brest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brest station.
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The distance between Leeuwarden and Brest is 898.4 km. The road distance is 1129 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Brest via Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 28m.