Bordeaux to Brest train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Bordeaux to Brest by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Bordeaux to Brest take around 5 hours and 39 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 497 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Bordeaux is scheduled to depart at around  05:16. The last departure is usually at around 18:04 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Bordeaux at around 05:23, with the last train leaving at around 22:34. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 16 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$549.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Brest, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Brest.

Is there a direct train from Bordeaux to Brest?

The journey between Bordeaux and Brest usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Bordeaux to Brest every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Bordeaux to Brest?

The Bordeaux to Brest train travel takes about 5 hours and 39 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Bordeaux to Brest train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Brest leaving Bordeaux at around 05:16 and the last train leaving at around 18:04 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Bordeaux at around 05:23, with the final departure at 22:34.