The average train between Zurich and Brest takes 15h 38m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 twice daily between Zurich and Brest. The earliest departure is at 1:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Brest at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 15h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Brest. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Brest station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
Zurich to Brest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Brest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brest station.
Book your Zurich to Brest train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Brest is 977.7 km. The road distance is 1,219 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Brest via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 13m.