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 110 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 16m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). 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, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Brest to Basel?

The distance between Brest and Basel is 1189 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 via Strasbourg which takes 8h 22m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m 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 via Strasbourg which takes 8h 22m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 17h 10m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 290 and takes 6h 16m.

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?

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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, 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 Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
8h 22m
CHF 110–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1702 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Basel SBBbus 099 / ...
17h 10m
CHF 62–108
Drive 1,039.7 km
1. Drive from Brest to Baselcar 1,039.7 km
10h 59m
CHF 163–235
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Basel (BSL)plane BES - BSL
6h 16m
CHF 126–287
Train
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 23m
CHF 75–279
Train #2
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 112–299
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Rennes Place de la Gare to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
22h 7m
CHF 67–97
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 56m
CHF 165–301
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 46m
CHF 109–250

Brest to Basel by train, foot, and subway

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8h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,189.3 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Basel SBB via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 10m.

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