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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Brest is to bus via Duisburg which costs €90 - €180 and takes 20h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Brest is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €160 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Brest. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Brest via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Brest. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Brest via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Essen to Brest?

The distance between Essen and Brest is 1213 km. The road distance is 1056.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Brest without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 32m and costs €350 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Essen to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Brest bus from?

Essen to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Brest train from?

Essen to Brest train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Brest?

The best way to get from Essen to Brest is to train via Paris which takes 9h 32m and costs €350 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 19h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €400 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Essen to Brest bus arrive?

Essen to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Essen to Brest train arrive?

Essen to Brest train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Brest is 1056 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Essen to Brest.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1494+ hotels available in Brest.

Essen to Brest - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
9h 32m
€353–562
Bus via Duisburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 52m
€92–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brestbus N702 / ...
19h 20m
€107–167
Drive 1,056.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Brestcar 1,056.3 km
10h 19m
€201–290
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane DUS - BES
7h 1m
€162–400
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
10h 3m
€353–563
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane FRA - BES
8h 1m
€215–489
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane AMS - BES
9h 14m
€157–417

Essen to Brest by train, subway, and foot

13Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

€353Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,213.1 km
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Brest via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Brest via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 19h 20m.

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