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 €45 - €110 and takes 18h 40m.

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 42m and costs €200 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Brest. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Brest via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

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 42m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Brest?

The distance between Rotterdam and Brest is 1055 km. The road distance is 935.5 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 42m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m 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 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 via Paris which takes 7h 42m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 18h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Brest bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train 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 935 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m 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 1375+ hotels available in Brest.

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 (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (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 Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
7h 42m
€147–356
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brestbus N702
18h 40m
€47–108
Drive 935.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Brestcar 935.5 km
10h 9m
€164–236
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane AMS - BES
6h 30m
€144–371
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Rennestrain
3. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
10h 37m
€165–440
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane CDG - BES
5h 42m
€200–497
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BRU - BES
7h 20m
€120–518
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane AMS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain
7h 24m
€164–541

Rotterdam to Brest by train, subway, and foot

66Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,054.8 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Brest via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 18h 40m.

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