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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Brestby train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (TGV), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Brest by train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Bresttrain train Ter
    6h 16m
    €91–162

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Brestrideshare rideshare 430.2 km
    5h 29m
    €27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 35m
    €29–57

  4. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane plane NTE - BES
    7h 37m
    €146–348

  5. Train via Rennes

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain train Tgv
    6h 25m
    €96–172

  6. Drive  429.4 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Brestcar car 429.4 km
    4h 42m
    €69–100

  7. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane plane BOD - BES
    9h 5m
    €160–363

La Rochelle to Brest by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Brest, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Brest via Nantes in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 7h 35m.

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