There are 10 ways to get from Ulm to Brest by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
9h 21m€223–430Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ulm to Nantesbus 1923
- Take the bus from Nantes to Brestbus N1702 / ...
21h 55m€116–182Drive 1,225.3 km
- Drive from Ulm to Brestcar 1,225.3 km
13h 11m€195–282Train to Munich International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane MUC - BES
9h 15m€182–411Train
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Quimpertrain Tgv
- Take the train from Quimper to Bresttrain Ter
12h 33m€252–447Train, bus
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lorraine TGVtrain
- Take the train from Lorraine TGV to Quimpertrain
- Take the bus from Gare Routière SNCF to La Carènebus 931
13h 46mTrain to Frankfurt, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane FRA - BES
8h 30m€203–478Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerthtrain
- Take the train from Donauwoerth to Nuernberg Hbftrain
- Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane NUE - BES
9h 27m€206–443Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Flughafentrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane ZRH - BES
10h 12m€156–428Train, train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BSL - BES
11h 15m€187–446
Ulm to Brest by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Brest is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 21h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ulm to Brest is to train and fly which takes 8h 30m and costs €200 - €480.
No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Brest. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Brest via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Brest. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Brest via Strasbourg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Ulm and Brest is 1290 km. The road distance is 1225.3 km.
The best way to get from Ulm to Brest without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 21m and costs €220 - €430.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Ulm to Brest, including transfers.
Ulm to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.
Ulm to Brest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Ulm to Brest is to train via Paris which takes 9h 21m and costs €220 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 21h 55m.
What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Brest, France?
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Brest via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Brest via Nantes in around 21h 55m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–600
Flights from Munich International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–600
Flights from Frankfurt to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–500
Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–700
Flights from Zurich Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–500
Flights from Basel to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–550
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Donauwoerth to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ulm to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ulm to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Ulm to Brest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Brest is 1225 km. It takes approximately 13h 11m to drive from Ulm to Brest.
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