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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Brest is to train and bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 20h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Brest is to train and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs €190 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Brest. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Brest via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Brest. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Brest via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Aachen to Brest?

The distance between Aachen and Brest is 1068 km. The road distance is 946.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Brest without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Aachen to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Brest bus from?

Aachen to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Brest train from?

Aachen to Brest train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Brest?

The best way to get from Aachen to Brest is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Aachen to Brest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aachen to Brest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Brest is 946 km. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Aachen to Brest.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Brest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Aachen to Brest by train (Eurostar, 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
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
7h 46m
€102–317
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Liège-GuilleminsS43
2. Take the bus from Liège to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station
20h 4m
€47–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to BrestN702 / ...
17h 40m
€50–119
Drive 946.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Brest946.1 km
9h 21m
€147–212
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)DUS - BES
7h 49m
€144–326
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)FRA - BES
7h 47m
€221–456
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)CDG - BES
6h 57m
€192–523
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Angleur
2. Take the train from Angleur to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)LUX - BES
10h 26m
€155–371

Aachen to Brest by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

7h 46mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,068.2 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Brest via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Brest via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 40m.

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