The average train between Zurich and Brest takes 17h 2m and the fastest train takes 10h 21m. 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Brest. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Brest at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 17h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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 17h 2m.
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 4m.