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How to get fromÎle de Ré to Brestby train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Île de Ré to Brest by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Bresttrain train Ter
    7h 58m
    €92–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to Brestbus bus N1702 / ...
    8h 2m
    €40–74

  3. Drive 444 km

    1. Drive from La Flotte to Brestcar car 444 km
    4h 59m
    €69–100

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane plane NTE - BES
    9h 45m
    €188–348

  5. Train via Rennes

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain train Tgv
    8h 2m
    €97–197

Île de Ré to Brest by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Brest, France?

You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Brest via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, and Nantes in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Brest via La Rochelle and Nantes in around 8h 2m.

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