The average train between Ostend and Brest takes 10h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. 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 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Brest at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Gand-Saint-Pierre and take an average of 10h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 49m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Brest. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Brest station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
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 968 km.
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 37m.