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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Brest is to bus via Paris which costs €30 - €95 and takes 13h 40m.

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 7m and costs €140 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 Lens 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 or bus from Lens to Brest?

The best way to get from Lens to Brest is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Lens to Brest bus arrive?

Lens to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 19m to drive from Lens to Brest.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brest?

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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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
6h 47m
€74–203
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)781
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 40m
€32–91
Drive 693.8 km
1. Drive from Lens to Brest693.8 km
7h 19m
€107–155
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)CDG - BES
5h 7m
€145–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to BrestN702
15h 10m
€44–129

Lens to Brest by train, subway, and foot

64Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 808.5 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Brest - SNCF Train Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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