There are 10 ways to get from Genoa to Brest by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, 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, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane NCE - BES
7h 33m€100–366Train via Paris
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
14h 7m€256–480Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Grenoblebus 1501 / ...
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Brestbus N724
24h 5m€110–188Drive 1,365.3 km
- Drive from Genoa to Brestcar 1,365.3 km
14h 43m€216–311Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Paviatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LIN - BES
9h 2m€156–441Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane TRN - BES
10h 22m€134–324Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane MXP - BES
9h 41m€119–281Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustintrain
- Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane MRS - BES
10h 45m€161–442Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
15h 40m€267–470Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
27h€149–262
Genoa to Brest by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Brest is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 24h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Brest is to train and fly which takes 7h 33m and costs €95 - €370.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Brest. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Brest via Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Brest. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Brest via Torino Porta Nuova, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
The distance between Genoa and Brest is 1237 km. The road distance is 1365.3 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Brest without a car is to train via Paris which takes 14h 7m and costs €250 - €480.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Genoa to Brest, including transfers.
Genoa to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Brest train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Brest is to train via Paris which takes 14h 7m and costs €250 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 24h 5m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Brest, France?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Brest via Torino Porta Nuova, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 14h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Brest via Grenoble in around 24h 5m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–550
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–550
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–550
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–430
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–550
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grenoble to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.
Genoa to Brest train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Brest is 1365 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Genoa to Brest.
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