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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brest is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 16h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brest is to train and fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €210 - €450.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brest. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Brest via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brest?

The distance between Cologne and Brest is 1138 km. The road distance is 1015.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brest without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €90 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Cologne to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brest train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Brest?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brest is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 16h 32m.

Where does the Cologne to Brest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brest is 1015 km. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Cologne to Brest.

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

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Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 519+ hotels available in Brest.

Cologne to Brest - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, 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 Koeln Hbf to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
8h 28m
€92–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brest1702 / ...
16h 32m
€61–136
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris NordTha
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
14h 19m
€71–235
Drive 1,015.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Brest1,015.1 km
9h 47m
€157–227
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)DUS - BES
7h 3m
€133–383
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)FRA - BES
7h 2m
€211–441
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)AMS - BES
8h 50m
€167–441

Cologne to Brest by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

8h 28mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,137.7 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Brest via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Brest via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h 32m.

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