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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Brest is to train and bus which costs €35 - €180 and takes 17h 33m.

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 36m and costs €220 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Brest. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Brest via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

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 Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Brest?

The distance between Rotterdam and Brest is 1055 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 which takes 7h 39m and costs €140 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Brest train from?

Rotterdam to Brest train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Brest?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Brest is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €140 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Brest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Brest train arrive?

Rotterdam to Brest train services, operated by Eurostar, 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 bus ticket from Rotterdam to Brest?

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

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 282+ hotels available in Brest.

Rotterdam to Brest - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
7h 39m
€142–326
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station
17h 33m
€39–175
Drive 938 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Brest938 km
10h 3m
€168–243
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
€134–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to BrugesN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bruges to BrestN702
18h 45m
€84–157
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 36m
€220–471
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 28m
€163–421

Rotterdam to Brest by train, subway, and foot

63Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,055.1 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brest via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brest via Bruges in around 18h 45m.

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