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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Brest is to bus which costs €40 - €150 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Brest is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €180 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Brest. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Brest via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Brest. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Brest via Arras, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Lens to Brest?

The distance between Lens and Brest is 809 km. The road distance is 693.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Brest without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Lens to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Brest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Brest train from?

Lens to Brest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train, bus or fly from Lens to Brest?

The best way to get from Lens to Brest is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €150 and takes 15h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €490 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Lens to Brest bus arrive?

Lens to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brest station.

Where does the Lens to Brest train arrive?

Lens to Brest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lens to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Brest is 694 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Lens to Brest.

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

Book your Lens to Brest train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1326+ hotels available in Brest.

Lens to Brest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Brest by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
6h 50m
€68–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brestbus N702
15h 10m
€44–149
Drive 693.8 km
1. Drive from Lens to Brestcar 693.8 km
7h 24m
€107–155
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane CDG - BES
5h 21m
€185–376
Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LIL - BES
8h 29m
€157–489

Lens to Brest by train, subway, and foot

67Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 808.6 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Lens to Brest via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Brest once daily. Tickets cost €40–130 and the journey takes 13h 30m.

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