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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs €190 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Rotterdam via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Brest to Rotterdam?

The distance between Brest and Rotterdam is 1055 km. The road distance is 941.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 22m and costs €240 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Brest to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brest to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Brest to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Brest to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 7h 22m and costs €240 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 18h.

Where does the Brest to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brest to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brest to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Rotterdam is 941 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Brest to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

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

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
7h 22m
€247–443
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Lillebus N702
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h
€94–160
Drive 941.2 km
1. Drive from Brest to Rotterdamcar 941.2 km
10h 5m
€168–243
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BES - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 25m
€169–352
Train
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Rennes to Bruxelles Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
10h 5m
€180–367
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 33m
€198–563
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RNS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 1m
€203–485

Brest to Rotterdam by train, foot, and subway

138Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

€247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,054.8 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Brest to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Rotterdam via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 18h.

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