The average train between Basel and Brest takes 11h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Brest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Brest. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Brest at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 11h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Brest. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Brest station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
Basel to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brest station.
Book your Basel to Brest train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Basel and Brest is 901.5 km. The road distance is 1,182 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Brest via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 56m.