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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Calais is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 18h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Calais is to fly and train which takes 6h 54m and costs €200 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Brest - SNCF Train Station and arriving at CALAIS - Gare PEM via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Dunkerque Gare and GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Calais. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Calais Ville via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Brest to Calais?

The distance between Brest and Calais is 903 km. The road distance is 709.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Calais without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €160 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Brest to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Calais bus from?

Brest to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brest - SNCF Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brest to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Brest to Calais?

The best way to get from Brest to Calais is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 18h 26m.

Where does the Brest to Calais bus arrive?

Brest to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Brest to Calais train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brest to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Calais is 709 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Brest to Calais.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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

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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 Nord to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 4m
€160–271
Bus
cheapest
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 Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 26m
€69–115
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brest to Lillebus N702
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
15h 33m
€97–148
Drive 709.2 km
1. Drive from Brest to Calaiscar 709.2 km
7h
€114–165
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BES - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
6h 54m
€206–483
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 24m
€168–281
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BES - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
11h 8m
€120–323

Brest to Calais by train, foot, and subway

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8h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 903.4 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Brest to Calais Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to CALAIS - Gare PEM via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Dunkerque Gare, Islandais, and GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban in around 18h 26m.

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