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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Brestby train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Brest by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

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  1. Train via Rennes

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain train Tgv
    5h 57m
    €95–199

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Brestrideshare rideshare 430.2 km
    5h 29m
    €27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to Brestbus bus N1702 / ...
    6h 45m
    €32–65

  4. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane plane NTE - BES
    7h 48m
    €184–363

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Quimper to Bresttrain train Ter
    7h 4m
    €87–179

  6. Drive 429.4 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Brestcar car 429.4 km
    4h 42m
    €68–97

  7. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane plane BOD - BES
    8h 27m
    €147–379

La Rochelle to Brest by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Brest, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Brest via Nantes and Rennes in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Brest via Nantes in around 6h 45m.

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