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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Lille is to rideshare which costs €45 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Lille is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs €180 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brest and arriving at Lille. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Lille. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Lille Flandres via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Brest to Lille?

The distance between Brest and Lille is 835 km. The road distance is 719.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Lille without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €150 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Brest to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brest to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Brest to Lille?

The best way to get from Brest to Lille is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 13h.

Where does the Brest to Lille bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brest to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brest to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Lille is 720 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Brest to Lille.

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

Book your Brest to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2085+ hotels available in Lille.

Can I share a ride from Brest to Lille?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brest and Lille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

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

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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 Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
6h 6m
€150–251
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brest to Lillerideshare 728.3 km
8h 57m
€45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brest to Lillebus N702
13h
€75–120
Fly from Brest Bretagne 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
4h 28m
€188–453
Train via Rennes
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 44m
€154–263
Drive 719.8 km
1. Drive from Brest to Lillecar 719.8 km
7h 57m
€116–167
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 18m
€243–557

Brest to Lille by train, foot, and subway

70Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 834.9 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Lille Flandres via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brest to Lille 5 times a week. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 13h.

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