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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Brest is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Brest is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €140 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Brest. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Brest via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Brest?

The distance between Switzerland and Brest is 1220 km. The road distance is 1118.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Brest without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs €240 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Switzerland to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Brest bus from?

Switzerland to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Brest train from?

Switzerland to Brest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Brest?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Brest is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs €240 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Switzerland to Brest bus arrive?

Switzerland to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Switzerland to Brest train arrive?

Switzerland to Brest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Brest is 1119 km. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Switzerland to Brest.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
11h 30m
€244–409
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane MXP - BES
8h 5m
€85–391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus FlixBus N199 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 13m
€101–161
Drive 1,118.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Brestcar 1,118.6 km
12h 4m
€202–292
Fly from Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane GVA - BES
6h 55m
€136–357
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Quimpertrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Quimper to Bresttrain Ter
14h 49m
€234–526
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BSL - BES
6h 38m
€147–328
Fly from Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane ZRH - BES
6h 41m
€139–361
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LYS - BES
6h 53m
€163–419

Switzerland to Brest by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 1,220.3 km
Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Brest via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Brest - SNCF Train Station via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 13m.

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