Brest to Lyon by train

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Overview: trains from Brest to Lyon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Brest to Lyon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:16 View journey
Last train 17:30 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 768
Trains / day 41 View all
Cheapest journey €182.34 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 43m
Train operators 10

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: €182.34

  • 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): 17:13

  • Average number of daily trains: 41 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

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Lyon city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Brest to Lyon

Want to know more about your journey from Brest to Lyon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

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

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.