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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Brest is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Brest is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €130 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Brest. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Brest via Basel Euroairport FR and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Brest. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Brest via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Basel to Brest?

The distance between Basel and Brest is 1182 km. The road distance is 1033.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Brest without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 51m and costs €190 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Basel to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Brest bus from?

Basel to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Brest train from?

Basel to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Brest?

The best way to get from Basel to Brest is to train via Paris which takes 8h 51m and costs €190 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €300 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Basel to Brest bus arrive?

Basel to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Colmar station.

Where does the Basel to Brest train arrive?

Basel to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Brest is 1033 km. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Basel to Brest.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brest?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
8h 51m
€191–432
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus FlixBus 099 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brestbus 1702 / ...
17h 52m
€73–134
Drive 1,033.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Brestcar 1,033.1 km
11h 4m
€181–262
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BSL - BES
6h 22m
€137–298
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Quimpertrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Quimper to Bresttrain Ter
12h 30m
€211–525
Bus via Colmar
1. Take the bus from Basel to Colmarbus
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus
20h 10m
€95–136
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane ZRH - BES
7h 56m
€183–387
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane GVA - BES
9h 50m
€204–454

Basel to Brest by train, subway, and foot

32Weekly Services

8h 51mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,182.5 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Brest, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Brest via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Brest via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 52m.

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