The average train between Ostend and Brest takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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 5 times a day between Ostend and Brest. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Brest at 12:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




7h 28m • 4 changes




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7h 31m • 4 changes




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7h 33m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Brest. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Brest station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Ostend to Brest train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Brest train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brest station.
Book your Ostend to Brest train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ostend and Brest is 617.4 km. The road distance is 939 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Brest via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 33m.