There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Brest by plane, train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BCN - BES
5h 9m€66–288Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
11h 35m€314–493Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Nantesbus FlixBus 1621 / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Bresttrain Ter
17h 47m€139–229Drive 1,161.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Brestcar 1,161.4 km
12h 19m€190–274Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Nantesbus FlixBus 1621 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 55m€99–159
Barcelona to Brest by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Brest is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 18h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Brest is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Brest. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Brest via Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Barcelona and Brest is 970 km. The road distance is 1161.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Brest without a car is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs €310 - €500.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Barcelona to Brest, including transfers.
Barcelona to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Brest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Brest is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €310 - €500 and takes 11h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 18h 55m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Brest, France?
Volotea and Air France fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Brest via Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–460
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €210–310
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Brest - SNCF Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Brest - SNCF Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Barcelona to Brest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Brest is 1161 km. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from Barcelona to Brest.
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