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Getting to the Bay of Saint-Brieuc

Where is the Bay of Saint-Brieuc located? What's the best way to get there?

The Tourist Office will be delighted to help you organise your stay, as making sure you enjoy a successful holiday in the Bay is our goal.

Here you'll find some practical information on getting to Saint-Brieuc, in the heart of the bay of the same name.

By car

From Paris - 5 hours A11-A81/Nationale 12 motorways

From Nantes - 2 hours 30 Nationale 137/Nationale 12

From Quimper- 2 hours Nationale 164-165/Départementale D790

From Brest - 1 hours 30 Nationale 12

From Vannes- 1 hours 30 Départmentale D767 - D700

From Rennes - 1 hours Nationale 12

By train

With the new TGV Atlantique, Saint-Brieuc can be accessed on specific timetables – just 2 hours and 13 minutes from Paris and 2 hours and 6 minutes on Friday evenings (without stopping in Rennes)!

From Paris - 2 hours 30 TGV from Montparnasse

From Nantes - 2 hours 30 TER or TGV with a change in Rennes

From Brest - 1 hour TER or TGN Direct

From Vannes - 2 hours 30 TER or TGV with a change in Rennes

From Rennes - 1 hour TER or TGV Direct

With even more free returns on weekdays and every Saturday ('petit prix' discounted round trips with TER), free for children under 12 accompanied by a paying adult (up to 4 children free per paying adult), and special rates for young people or groups. The TER train is a simple, eco-friendly and affordable way to come for a walk in Saint-Brieuc and its surroundings.

Find all the information you need on the website www.ter.sncf.com/bretagne

By bus

From Paris - 7 hours Blablabus from Paris-Bercy - Plérin - La Prunelle stop

From Vannes - 2 hours Breizhgo Stopping at the Saint-Brieuc SNCF station

By plane

You can get here by plane to Rennes or Brest depending on your point of departure

www.rennes.aeroport.fr or www.brest.aeroport.bzh

Once you arrive at either of these two destinations, you can travel to Saint-Brieuc and the bay by TGV or TER train.

We've got plenty of options for public transport

Exploring the Bay by bus – what a great way to get around!

The Briochins Urban Transport network allows you to discover Saint-Brieuc and the surrounding area. The beach, museums, golf, and much more ... And yes, all accessible by bus!

The Breizhgo departmental network allows you to discover the seaside resorts of Binic-Etables and Saint-Quay-Portrieux, as well as the 'Petite Cité de Caractère©' of Quintin!

Getting around by public transport

Take in the beauty of the place by bike

The Bay by bike – what could be more fun!

With cycle paths in the city, safe routes with the Vélomaritime and the Voies Vertes greenways, pump stations, services and equipment, we've got everything ready for you to enjoy a pleasant stay and beautiful mornings out on the roads ... by bike!

Renting a bike

Explore the region by car

The Bay by car, let's roll

You'll find a taxi rank at the Saint-Brieuc train station. Several companies are available 24/7.

If you want to come to the Bay with your own car, there are several parking options available in The car parks of Saint-Brieuc.

Use the Easy Park app on your phone to pay for parking and make the most of your stay!

If you don't have your own car, you'll find rental companies located around the train station.

Van vue mer et plage - Table dejeuner - Couple — Emmanuel Berthier

By motorhome

Your motorhome is welcome in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc. Find a list of our parking and service areas, by the sea, near the city, or on small country roads, for one night or a longer stay.