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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Brest is to bus and train which costs €75 - €120 and takes 23h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Brest is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Brest. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at Brest via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Brest. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Brest via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Ulm to Brest?

The distance between Ulm and Brest is 1297 km. The road distance is 1224.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Brest without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 13m and costs €130 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Ulm to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Brest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Brest train from?

Ulm to Brest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ulm to Brest?

The best way to get from Ulm to Brest is to train via Paris which takes 10h 13m and costs €130 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 20h 20m.

Where does the Ulm to Brest bus arrive?

Ulm to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Ulm to Brest train arrive?

Ulm to Brest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Brest is 1224 km. It takes approximately 13h 5m to drive from Ulm to Brest.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ulm to Brest?

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

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 282+ hotels available in Brest.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ulm to Brest by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or ferry

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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
10h 13m
€134–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N91 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to BrestN702 / ...
20h 20m
€61–156
Drive 1,224.1 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Brest1,224.1 km
13h 5m
€191–275
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingen
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)STR - BES
10h 52m
€157–341
Train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Quimper
3. Take the train from Quimper to BrestTer
12h 47m
€189–495
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Rennes Place de la GareUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
2. Take the train from Rennes to BrestTgv
23h 28m
€79–112
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)MUC - BES
8h 58m
€184–420
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)SXB - BES
6h 33m
€119–372
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerth
2. Take the train from Donauwörth to Nürnberg Hbf
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)NUE - BES
9h 57m
Train, ferry, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
2. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquai
3. Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich Flughafen
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)ZRH - BES
10h 48m
€158–406

Ulm to Brest by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

10h 13mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,296.5 km
Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Brest via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Brest via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 20h 20m.

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