How to get to Brest from Nice

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Compare coach, train and flight for Nice to Brest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £118, while a flight costs an average of £459.

Distance: 1045 km

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£459

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£185

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13h 39m

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Compare ways to travel from Nice to Brest

Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Brest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Brest is a coach with an average price of £118.

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Brest:

A coach is £67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Brest costing on average £185.

A coach is £341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Brest costing on average £459.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Brest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 32m.

Coach takes on average 23h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nice and Brest including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 48m sooner (2h 51m by flight vs 13h 39m by car). Tickets start at around £459 compared to roughly £388 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Nice to Brest

How to get to Brest from Nice by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Nice to Brest is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit5772+SNCF | TGV INOUI8609
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  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit5772+SNCF | TGV INOUI8609
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Fastest

  • Air FranceAF6155 · AF6166
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Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6176 · 8641
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6174 · 8629
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
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  • Air FranceAF6151 · AF6162
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF7315 · AF7520
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  • Air FranceAF7313 · AF7520
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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, Saint-Pol-de-Léon and Landerneau. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Brest on Omio.

A view of Quimper

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.

A view of Morlaix

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.

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FAQs: Nice 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 Nice to Brest.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Brest including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Brest is a coach with an average price of £118.

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Brest:

A coach is £67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Brest costing on average £185.

A coach is £341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Brest costing on average £459.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Brest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 32m.

Coach takes on average 23h 2m.

The Nice to Brest distance is approximately 1045 km.
The average frequency per day from Nice to Brest is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice 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 Nice to Brest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Brest Bretagne Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Brest station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Brest, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Brest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brest by coach.
  • Travel with Air France, Volotea to go to Brest by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Brest by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nice to Brest:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Brest often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Lyon, 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 Nice 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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