There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Brest by plane, train (TGV), bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane GVA - BES
5h 10m€129–315Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Brestbus N724
18h 34m€92–151Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
9h 42m€193–376Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
17h 31m€118–220Drive 993.7 km
- Drive from Geneva to Brestcar 993.7 km
10h 56m€175–253Bus, train via Chambéry
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
11h 11m€212–363
Geneva to Brest by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Brest is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 18h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Brest is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €120 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Brest. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Brest via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Brest. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Brest via Bellegarde, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Geneva and Brest is 840 km. The road distance is 993.7 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Brest without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs €190 - €380.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Geneva to Brest, including transfers.
Geneva to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Brest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Brest is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €380 and takes 9h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 18h 34m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Brest, France?
Air France, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Brest via Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–310
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–310
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–310
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–310
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €170–270
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Brest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Brest is 994 km. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Geneva to Brest.
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