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Compare coach, train and flight for Lyon to Brest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £71, while a flight costs an average of £380.
Distance: 765 km
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£136 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest | £380 Average Price | £339 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 39m Average total duration 15h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Brest
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Brest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Brest is a coach with an average price of £71.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Brest:
A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Brest costing on average £136.
A coach is £309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Brest costing on average £380.
The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Brest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 26m.
Other travel options to Brest take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Coach takes on average 15h 39m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Brest including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 3h 23m faster (5h 53m by train vs 9h 16m by car) and roughly £204 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£136 vs £339). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Brest
How to get to Brest from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Brest is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5132 · 5219823:55 19h10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 19:05 Brest, Gare routière £34 1 One-way 1 change
Cheapest
- 5132 · 52198
23:55 19h10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 19:05 Brest, Gare routière £34 1 One-way 1 change
Fastest
- AF6162
8:20 1h35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 9:55 Brest Bretagne Airport £278 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
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Flight
- 6626 · 8651
17:04 6h37 Lyon Part Dieu 23:41 Brest station £82 1 One-way 1 change - 6624 · 8641
16:04 6h51 Lyon Part Dieu 22:55 Brest station £96 1 One-way 1 change - 6694 · 8629
13:04 7h35 Lyon Part Dieu 20:39 Brest station £99 1 One-way 1 change
- 94742 · 50086
1:30 16h30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 18:00 Brest, Gare routière £38 1 One-way 1 change - 50618 · 50086
1:20 16h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 18:00 Brest, Gare routière £44 1 One-way 1 change - FlixBus
22:20 15h20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 13:40 Brest, Gare routière £55 1 One-way 0 changes
- AF7365 · AF7526
14:40 8h05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 22:45 Brest Bretagne Airport £206 1 One-way 1 change - AF7369 · AF7520
18:35 15h05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 9:40 Brest Bretagne Airport £213 1 One-way 1 change - AF6166
16:10 1h35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 17:45 Brest Bretagne Airport £309 1 One-way 0 changes
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Best day trips from Brest by ferry
The most popular day trips by ferry from Brest are Île-Molène, Quimper, Morlaix, Landerneau and Saint-Pol-de-Léon. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Brest on Omio.
Day trip from Brest to Quimper by ferry
Why visit Quimper for the day?
Quimper is a historic Breton city known for its half-timbered centre, Saint-Corentin Cathedral and faience pottery. On the River Odet, it has a compact feel shaped by Breton culture, markets and nearby Atlantic coast scenery.
Day trip from Brest to Morlaix by ferry
Why visit Morlaix for the day?
Morlaix is a historic Breton town known for its lofty viaduct, steep streets and distinctive maison à pondalez houses. Its compact centre mixes maritime character and trading history, with the Bay of Morlaix close by.
Day trip from Brest to Landerneau by ferry
Why visit Landerneau for the day?
Landerneau is a riverside town in Brittany known for the Pont de Rohan and a noted contemporary art centre. Its old streets and quays give it a calm Breton character with a clear cultural focus.
Day trip from Brest to Saint-Pol-de-Léon by ferry
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FAQs: Lyon to Brest
Travel to Brest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Brest.
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Brest including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Brest is a coach with an average price of £71.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Brest:
A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Brest costing on average £136.
A coach is £309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Brest costing on average £380.
The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Brest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 26m.
Other travel options to Brest take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Coach takes on average 15h 39m.
The Lyon to Brest distance is approximately 765 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Brest is:
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Brest as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Brest:
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Brest Bretagne Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Brest station.
- Coaches mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Brest, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Brest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Air France to go to Brest by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Brest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brest by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Brest with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct flights per day with Air France.
- 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Brest often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Nice, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brest and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Lyon to Brest, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Brest, allowing time to visit the Musée National de la Marine, the Oceanopolis aquarium, and enjoy the harbour views.
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