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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Brest is to bus which costs €65 - €180 and takes 22h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Brest is to train and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs €150 - €410.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Brest. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Brest via Basel Sbb, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Thun to Brest?

The distance between Thun and Brest is 1263 km. The road distance is 1088.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Brest without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 23m and costs €90 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Thun to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Brest train from?

Thun to Brest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Thun station.

Train or bus from Thun to Brest?

The best way to get from Thun to Brest is to train via Paris which takes 10h 23m and costs €90 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 22h 1m.

Where does the Thun to Brest train arrive?

Thun to Brest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Thun to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Brest is 1089 km. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Thun to Brest.

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

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Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Brest.

Thun to Brest - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Thun to Brest by train (Trenitalia, 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 Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
10h 23m
€95–360
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to LyonN106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to BrestN724
22h 1m
€69–177
Drive 1,088.9 km
1. Drive from Thun to Brest1,088.9 km
11h 44m
€191–276
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BSL - BES
8h 19m
€129–376
Train
1. Take the train from Thun to Fribourg/FreiburgS1
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to GenèveIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to BrestTgv
14h 23m
€162–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Rennes Place de la Gare
3. Take the train from Rennes to BrestTgv
24h 41m
€86–192
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)ZRH - BES
8h 7m
€159–402
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)GVA - BES
9h 8m
€166–408
Train, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève
2. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)LYS - BES
9h 35m
€191–475
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thun to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)MXP - BES
10h 41m
€116–376

Thun to Brest by train and subway

46Weekly Services

10h 23mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,262.5 km
Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Thun, Switzerland and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Thun to Brest via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thun to Brest via Bern, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, and Lyon in around 22h 1m.

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