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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Basel Sbb via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Brest to Basel?

The distance between Brest and Basel is 1130 km. The road distance is 1039.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Brest to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brest to Basel train from?

Brest to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

Train, bus or fly from Brest to Basel?

The best way to get from Brest to Basel is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 270 and takes 6h 35m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Brest to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brest to Basel train arrive?

Brest to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Brest to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Basel is 1040 km. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Brest to Basel.

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

Book your Brest to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Brest to Basel by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 25m
CHF 167–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1702 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 099 / ...
17h 10m
CHF 64–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
13h 51m
CHF 192–337
Drive 1,039.7 km
1. Drive from Brest to Baselcar 1,039.7 km
10h 59m
CHF 165–238
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Basel (BSL)plane BES - BSL
6h 35m
CHF 126–267
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 33m
CHF 167–340
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BES - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 54m
CHF 166–351
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BES - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
7h 32m
CHF 90–296
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brest to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
7h 37m
CHF 114–322

Brest to Basel by train and bus

43Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,129.9 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, Air France and easyJet fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day.

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