What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Brest?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Brest is to bus via Paris which costs €90 - €150 and takes 19h.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Brest?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Brest is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €150 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Brest. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Brest via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Brest. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Brest via Strasbourg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Brest?

The distance between Basel and Brest is 1182 km. The road distance is 1033.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Brest without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Brest without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 7m and costs €190 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Brest?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Basel to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Brest bus from?

Basel to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Brest train from?

Basel to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Brest?

The best way to get from Basel to Brest is to train via Paris which takes 8h 7m and costs €190 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 19h, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Basel to Brest bus arrive?

Basel to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Brest train arrive?

Basel to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Brest is 1033 km. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Basel to Brest.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Brest?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Brest?

Book your Basel to Brest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brest?

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Basel to Brest - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Brest by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
8h 7m
€190–556
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brestbus N702 / ...
19h
€93–149
Drive 1,033.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Brestcar 1,033.1 km
11h 5m
€182–263
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BSL - BES
7h 9m
€125–286
Train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Quimpertrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Quimper to Bresttrain Ter
12h 22m
€209–432
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 30m
€104–183
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane ZRH - BES
7h 43m
€166–422
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane SXB - BES
6h 47m
€155–378
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane GVA - BES
10h 26m
€204–553

Basel to Brest by train, subway, and foot

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8h 7mAverage Duration

€190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,182.1 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Brest, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Brest via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Brest via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 19h.

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