Explore Brest to Lyon by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Brest to Lyon aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Brest and Lyon: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Brest to Lyon:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$266.50

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Train timetable for travel between Brest and Lyon

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Brest to Lyon by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:16

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 17:30

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:16

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 17:14

  • Average number of daily trains: 40 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 3 minutes

Train travel time and distance from Brest to Lyon

Trains can complete this route in as little as 6 hours and 2 minutes. The total distance travelled is 768 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Brest and Lyon?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Brest and Lyon 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Brest to Lyon

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Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Brest to Lyon by train?

The trip from Brest to Lyon covers a distance of 768 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Brest to Lyon?

The cheapest fare on this route is CA$266.50. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Brest to Lyon?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Brest to Lyon by train?

The fastest journey is 6 hours and 2 minutes.