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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Brest is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 17h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Brest is to train and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs €170 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Brest. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Brest via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Brest. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Brest via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Ostend to Brest?

The distance between Ostend and Brest is 1033 km. The road distance is 766.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Brest without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Ostend to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Brest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Brest train from?

Ostend to Brest train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Brest?

The best way to get from Ostend to Brest is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 17h 4m.

Where does the Ostend to Brest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ostend to Brest train arrive?

Ostend to Brest train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Brest is 766 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Ostend to Brest.

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

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Where can I stay near Brest?

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Ostend to Brest - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Ostend to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, train (TGV), or car train

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 Ostende to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
7h 57m
€107–314
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to BrestN702
17h 4m
€73–103
Drive 766.3 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Brest766.3 km
8h 33m
€119–172
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
4. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)CDG - BES
6h 56m
€178–445
Train via Rennes
1. Take the train from Ostende to CourtraiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Rennes
3. Take the train from Rennes to BrestTgv
10h 4m
€114–296
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
4. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brest
9h 37m
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)AMS - BES
9h 6m
€145–452
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BRU - BES
8h 55m
€178–402
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)AMS - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Brest
10h 5m
€184–517

Ostend to Brest by train, subway, and foot

64Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,032.6 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Ostende to Brest via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Brest 5 times a week. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 14h 55m.

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