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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Brest is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Brest is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €150 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Brest. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Brest via The Hague and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Brest. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Brest via Rotterdam Centraal, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Leiden to Brest?

The distance between Leiden and Brest is 1093 km. The road distance is 970.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Brest without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €230 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Leiden to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Brest bus from?

Leiden to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Brest train from?

Leiden to Brest train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Brest?

The best way to get from Leiden to Brest is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €230 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €340 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Leiden to Brest bus arrive?

Leiden to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Leiden to Brest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Brest is 970 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Leiden to Brest.

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

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Where can I stay near Brest?

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Leiden to Brest - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Leiden to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
8h 25m
€237–452
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Lillebus 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brestbus N702
20h 55m
€100–175
Drive 970.3 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Brestcar 970.3 km
10h 38m
€174–251
Fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane AMS - BES
6h 37m
€157–340
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Vlissingentrain
2. Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhavenferry Wsf
3. Take the bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge Station perron C8bus 42
4. Take the bus from Bruges to Brestbus
21h 15m
€112–208
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane AMS - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain
6h 53m
€187–475

Leiden to Brest by train, subway, and foot

139Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

€237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,093.4 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Brest via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Brest via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, and Lille in around 20h 55m.

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