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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Brest is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Brest is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs €210 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Brest. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Brest via Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Brest?

The distance between Rotterdam and Brest is 1056 km. The road distance is 938 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Brest without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 29m and costs €110 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Rotterdam to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Brest bus from?

Rotterdam to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Brest train from?

Rotterdam to Brest train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Brest?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Brest is to train via Paris which takes 7h 29m and costs €110 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs and takes 17h 35m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Brest bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Brest train arrive?

Rotterdam to Brest train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Brest is 938 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Rotterdam to Brest.

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

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Rotterdam to Brest - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Brest by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris NordEurostar
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
7h 29m
€117–386
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to BrugesN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bruges to BrestN702
18h 45m
€88–154
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
17h 35m
Drive 938 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Brest938 km
10h 3m
€165–239
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)AMS - BES
6h 28m
€124–361
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
8h 15m
€131–379
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)CDG - BES
5h 35m
€210–517
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)AMS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Brest
7h 23m
€174–511

Rotterdam to Brest by train and subway

65Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,056.3 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brest via Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Brest - SNCF Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 35m.

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