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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 22h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 280.

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 and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

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 23m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 23m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 17h 10m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 300 and takes 6h 18m.

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
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 23m
CHF 81–289
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 64–110
Drive 1,039.7 km
1. Drive from Brest to Baselcar 1,039.7 km
10h 59m
CHF 161–233
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Basel (BSL)plane BES - BSL
6h 18m
CHF 126–297
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 34m
CHF 111–299
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 67–99
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 57m
CHF 155–301
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 109–240
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
5h 45m
CHF 94–274

Brest to Basel by train and bus

43Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,130 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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 23m. 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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