There are 6 ways to get from Brest to Saint-Nazaire by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Rennes
best- Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain Ter
- Take the train from Redon to Savenaytrain Ter
4h 48m€63–128Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Brest to Saint-Nazaire259.5 km
2h 27m€17Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Carène to Gare Routière SNCFbus 931
- Take the train from Quimper to Redontrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare de Redon to Gare de Saint-Nazairebus 305
5h 49mTrain
- Take the train from Brest to Quimpertrain Ter
- Take the train from Quimper to Savenaytrain Ter
5h 8m€56–116Bus
- Take the bus from Brest to Nantesbus N1702 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Nazairebus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 55m€31–57Drive 259.2 km
- Drive from Brest to Saint-Nazairecar 259.2 km
3h 3m€40–58
Brest to Saint-Nazaire by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brest to Saint-Nazaire is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Brest to Saint-Nazaire is to rideshare which takes 2h 27m and costs €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Saint-Nazaire via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Brest to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at St Nazaire via Rennes, Redon and Savenay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Brest and Saint-Nazaire is 385 km. The road distance is 259.2 km.
The best way to get from Brest to Saint-Nazaire without a car is to train via Rennes which takes 4h 48m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Brest to Saint-Nazaire, including transfers.
Brest to Saint-Nazaire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brest station.
Brest to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.
The best way to get from Brest to Saint-Nazaire is to train via Rennes which takes 4h 48m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Brest, France and Saint-Nazaire, France?
You can take a train from Brest to St Nazaire via Rennes, Redon, and Savenay in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Saint-Nazaire via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brest to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Quimper to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brest to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Redon to Savenay
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Quimper to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brest to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Quimper to Savenay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from La Carène to Gare Routière SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
- Phone
- +33 9 69 39 14 14
- [email protected]
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare de Redon to Gare de Saint-Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brest to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brest to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Brest to Saint-Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Brest to Saint-Nazaire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Brest to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Saint-Nazaire is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Brest to Saint-Nazaire.
Book your Brest to Saint-Nazaire train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Brest to Saint-Nazaire bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2884+ hotels available in Saint-Nazaire.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brest and Saint-Nazaire. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















