There are 7 ways to get from Calais to Brest by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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 Lille
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
7h 36m€155–311Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Lillebus N280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Brestbus N702
15h 55m€85–146Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 16m€111–202Drive 706.7 km
- Drive from Calais to Brestcar 706.7 km
7h 3m€110–159Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane CDG - BES
4h 52m€205–427Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
8h 12m€153–299Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LIL - BES
9h 22m€200–418
Calais to Brest by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Brest is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Brest is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €200 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Brest. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Brest via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Brest. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Brest via Lille Flandres, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Calais and Brest is 937 km. The road distance is 706.7 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Brest without a car is to train via Lille which takes 7h 36m and costs €150 - €320.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Calais to Brest, including transfers.
Calais to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Brest is to train via Lille which takes 7h 36m and costs €150 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 55m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Brest, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Brest via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Brest via Lille in around 15h 55m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–430
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140–360
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–360
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–200
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–200
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Calais to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Brest is 707 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Calais to Brest.
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