Ostend to Brest Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Brest takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. 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.

10h 13m
Duration: 968 km
Distance: €227
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv

8h 36m

€161–296

Ostend to Brest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ostend and Brest. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Brest at 12:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Gand-Saint-Pierre and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:22 PM → 12:38 AM
Arrives next day
8h 16m • 4 changes
6:22 PM → 10:32 AM
Arrives next day
16h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
6:43 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:29 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
2:42 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
6:43 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
10:42 AM → 6:39 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:29 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
6:43 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
10:42 AM → 6:39 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:29 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
6:43 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
10:42 AM → 6:39 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:29 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:40 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
6:43 AM → 2:48 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
10:42 AM → 6:39 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:31 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:23 AM → 4:29 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
8:23 AM → 6:39 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
12:23 PM → 8:39 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
2:23 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 32m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ostend 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.

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Ostende to Brest via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 36m.

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