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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Brest is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 20h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Brest is to train and fly which takes 8h 53m and costs €190 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Brest. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Brest via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Brest. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Brest via Schiphol Airport, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Groningen to Brest?

The distance between Groningen and Brest is 1323 km. The road distance is 1155.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Brest without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 37m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Groningen to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Brest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Brest train from?

Groningen to Brest train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Brest?

The best way to get from Groningen to Brest is to train via Paris which takes 10h 37m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 20h 53m.

Where does the Groningen to Brest bus arrive?

Groningen to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Groningen to Brest train arrive?

Groningen to Brest train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Brest is 1156 km. It takes approximately 12h 24m to drive from Groningen to Brest.

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

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

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

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Groningen to Brest - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Groningen to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
10h 37m
€287–509
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lille to Brestbus
20h 53m
€110–183
Drive 1,155.6 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Brestcar 1,155.6 km
12h 24m
€210–303
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane AMS - BES
9h 2m
€148–390
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Lelystad Centrumtrain
2. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Rennestrain
4. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
13h 13m
€204–398
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane AMS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain
8h 53m
€198–495
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane DUS - BES
10h 15m
€167–389
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane HAJ - BES
12h 20m
€185–498
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane HAM - BES
11h 47m
€175–457

Groningen to Brest by train, subway, and foot

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10h 37mAverage Duration

€287Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,323.2 km
Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Groningen to Brest via Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Brest via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 20h 53m.

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