The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Brest
Cheapest price
£169
Average price
£233
Fastest journey
9 h 31 m
Average duration
10 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
977 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Brest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Brest will cost around £233 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £169.
Of the 2 trains that leave Zurich for Brest every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 977 km distance in an average of 10 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Brest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, and a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 977 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£195 Average Price | £225 Average Price | £105 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 15m Average total duration 31h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Zurich to Brest train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Brest trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:59 Zurich | 9h43 | 16:42 Brest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:34 Zurich | 9h05 | 18:39 Brest | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Brest
Trains from Zurich to Brest run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £109 but you can travel from only £68 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 18:34. The fastest train covers the 977 km distance in 8h 51m.
Distance 977 km |
Average train duration 8h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £109 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 8h 51m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 18:34 |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI from Zurich to Brest trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI trains will get you between Zurich and Brest from £68. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Brest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Brest by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Brest
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Lyon.
- Le Ruffé
- La Maison de l'Océan
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel de la Gare
- Oceania Brest Centre
- Hôtel Le Continental
- Located in the main hall
- 290 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Paris and regional destinations
- Tramway: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
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