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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 17h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Basel Sbb via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Brest to Basel?

The distance between Brest and Basel is 1131 km. The road distance is 1039.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Brest to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brest to Basel train from?

Brest to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

Train, bus or fly from Brest to Basel?

The best way to get from Brest to Basel is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 17h 20m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Brest to Basel bus arrive?

Brest to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Brest to Basel train arrive?

Brest to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Brest to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Basel is 1040 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Brest to Basel.

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

Book your Brest to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Brest to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brest to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 22m
CHF 192–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1702 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N199
17h 20m
CHF 84–140
Drive 1,039.7 km
1. Drive from Brest to Baselcar 1,039.7 km
11h 1m
CHF 169–244
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Basel (BSL)plane BES - BSL
6h 25m
CHF 116–277
Bus via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 45m
CHF 102–187
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BES - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 54m
CHF 165–393
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BES - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
7h 53m
CHF 156–341

Brest to Basel by train, subway, and foot

81Weekly Services

8h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,130.6 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Basel SBB via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris in around 17h 20m.

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