Madrid to Brest by train
Brest lies 889 km (552 mi) north of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 32 min at the speeds typical of Spain and France rail, over roughly 1,084 km (674 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Madrid | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | France |
| Population | 3.3 million | 144,899 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Brest railway station |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 29200–29827 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Brest
Crossing from Spain into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Madrid to Brest
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Staying in Brest
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Common questions
How far is Brest from Madrid?
889 km (552 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid; by road roughly 1,084 km (674 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Brest by train?
About 5 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Brest?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Brest?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.