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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Brest is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Brest is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €180 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Brest. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Brest via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Brest. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Brest via Saarbrücken Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Mainz to Brest?

The distance between Mainz and Brest is 1153 km. The road distance is 1110.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Brest without a car is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs €190 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Mainz to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Brest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Brest train from?

Mainz to Brest train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Brest?

The best way to get from Mainz to Brest is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs €190 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 16h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €600 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Mainz to Brest bus arrive?

Mainz to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Mainz to Brest train arrive?

Mainz to Brest train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Brest is 1111 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Mainz to Brest.

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

Book your Mainz to Brest train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 290+ hotels available in Brest.

Mainz to Brest - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Brest by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
9h 56m
€197–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brestbus 1702 / ...
16h 25m
€96–160
Drive 1,110.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Brestcar 1,110.9 km
10h 28m
€172–249
Fly Frankfurt to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane FRA - BES
6h 50m
€180–566
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyontrain 82
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
10h 45m
€197–374
Bus via Frankfurt
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 37m
€106–197
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane DUS - BES
11h 22m
€165–480
Fly Frankfurt to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane FRA - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain
10h 9m
€240–441

Mainz to Brest by train, subway, and foot

26Weekly Services

9h 56mAverage Duration

€197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,153.4 km
Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Brest via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Brest via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h 25m.

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