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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Brest is to bus via Paris which costs €65 - €160 and takes 22h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Brest is to train and fly which takes 8h 59m and costs €250 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Brest. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Brest via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Brest. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Brest via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Jena to Brest?

The distance between Jena and Brest is 1567 km. The road distance is 1414.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Brest without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs €160 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 13h 10m to get from Jena to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Brest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Brest train from?

Jena to Brest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Brest?

The best way to get from Jena to Brest is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs €160 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Jena to Brest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Jena to Brest train arrive?

Jena to Brest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Brest is 1415 km. It takes approximately 13h 20m to drive from Jena to Brest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 172+ hotels available in Brest.

Jena to Brest - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Jena to Brest by train (TGV), bus, train, night 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 Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
13h 10m
€164–418
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
22h 55m
€65–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brest1702 / ...
21h 30m
€67–159
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Paris EstNj
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
20h 26m
€133–441
Drive 1,414.9 km
1. Drive from Jena to Brest1,414.9 km
13h 20m
€219–316
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)NUE - BES
8h 59m
€255–413
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)FRA - BES
10h 48m
€225–424
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Göttingen
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hbf
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)HAJ - BES
10h 49m
€172–363
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BER - BES
9h 40m
€152–887
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Glauchau, Bahnhof
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Prague
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)PRG - BES
12h 28m
€158–348
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)LEJ - BES
11h 34m
€147–704

Jena to Brest by train, subway, and foot

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13h 10mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,566.6 km
Duration: 13h 10m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Brest via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Brest via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 21h 30m.

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