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 16m and costs €180 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brest and arriving at Lille. Services depart once daily, 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 Europe via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Brest to Lille?

The distance between Brest and Lille is 843 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 5h 59m and costs €150 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m 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, bus or fly from Brest to Lille?

The best way to get from Brest to Lille is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €150 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 13h, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €390 and takes 8h.

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 2142+ 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 8 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 59m
€153–284
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
€75–130
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport 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
4h 16m
€188–393
Train via Rennes
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 59m
€143–292
Drive 719.8 km
1. Drive from Brest to Lillecar 719.8 km
7h 57m
€112–162
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BES - LIL
8h
€183–383
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 7m
€232–536

Brest to Lille by train and subway

141Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.6 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Lille Europe via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brest to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 13h.

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