Taxi Saint-Brieuc → Brest
Your Saint-Brieuc → Brest transfer at €280–€335. 145 km via the N12.
A taxi between Saint-Brieuc and Brest costs between €280 and €335 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 145 kilometres and a journey time of from 85 to 110 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes N12, with no tolls (Breton expressway). A van for up to seven passengers starts at €440. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
145 km
Duration
1h25
Estimated price
€280–€335
Availability
24/7
The Saint-Brieuc to Brest journey traverses northern Brittany in all its splendour, linking the Cotes-d'Armor prefecture to the western tip of Finistere. Saint-Brieuc, nestled at the head of its bay — a national nature reserve hosting thousands of migratory birds each winter — is a granite-and-slate city built on rugged terrain between the Gouedic and Gouet valleys. Its fortified Cathedral of Saint-Etienne, a true religious fortress with arrow slits, recalls centuries of medieval conflict. Brest, at the western end, was almost entirely rebuilt after its near-total destruction by Allied bombing in 1944, displaying an orderly modernist urbanism centred on the Rue de Siam descending majestically to the harbour. The Brest roadstead, one of Europe's largest and deepest, has sheltered the French navy since Richelieu. Oceanopolis, Brest's grand aquarium with tropical, polar and temperate pavilions, is the city's major cultural and scientific attraction. The International Maritime Festivals of Brest, held every four years, gather the world's greatest tall ships.
Route
Route Saint-Brieuc → Brest
Your driver leaves Saint-Brieuc westward on the N12, a toll-free dual carriageway crossing northern Brittany from Rennes to Brest. After Saint-Brieuc, the road passes through Guingamp, a passionate rugby town with a charming medieval centre and its Basilica of Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours. You continue west through a typically Armorican landscape of bocage and wooded hills, with glimpses of deep coastal river valleys. After Belle-Isle-en-Terre, the N12 crosses the Tregor plateau with its heather moors and peat bogs, then reaches Morlaix, a city of art and history dominated by its spectacular two-level railway viaduct standing 58 metres high — a 19th-century engineering masterpiece visible from afar. The final kilometres cross the Leon, a market gardening region famous for artichokes, cauliflowers and shallots, before arriving in Brest via the northern ring road. The journey takes 85 minutes normally and can reach 1h50 in summer.
Main route: N12 — no tolls (Breton expressway)
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Saint-Brieuc → Brest
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Saint-Brieuc → Brest route
The Morlaix viaduct is worth a photo stop — your driver can pause for a few minutes at the viewpoint overlooking the valley and old port. In Brest, Oceanopolis is the must-visit: its three pavilions (tropical with coral reefs, polar with penguins and seals, temperate with roadstead fauna) easily fill half a day. Brest Castle, a medieval fortress turned naval museum, overlooks the Penfeld river and offers panoramic views of the roadstead — museum entry is 7 euros. The Rue de Siam, Brest's main artery, concentrates shops, restaurants and bars, with the Jaume Plensa fountains as a contemporary art highlight. For the best Brest seafood, Ma Petite Folie restaurant, set in a former trawler moored at the Moulin Blanc marina, is an iconic address.
Tolls: no tolls (Breton expressway)
Pricing
Taxi fare Saint-Brieuc → Brest
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€280–€335
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€322–€385
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€308–€369
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Saint-Brieuc to Brest?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The TER Saint-Brieuc — Brest costs about €25 and takes 1h20 to 1h50 depending on stops, with roughly one train every 1h30. The BreizhGo bus links both cities for about €12 in 2h30. BlaBlaCar offers rides from €10. The TaxiNeo taxi at €280–€335 provides direct door-to-door service with no connections and full flexibility. For 3-4 passengers, the cost works out to €70-112 per person, justified by the comfort of a direct journey with luggage handling.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€280–€335
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€440
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Saint-Brieuc → Brest
Is the N12 Saint-Brieuc — Brest toll-free?
Yes, the N12 is a toll-free Breton expressway for the entire journey. No tolls between Saint-Brieuc and Brest, in line with Brittany's toll-free expressway policy. The Saint-Brieuc — Brest route covers about 145 km by road. Allow 85 minutes in light traffic and up to 110 minutes at peak hours.
Does the taxi drop me in Brest city centre?
Yes, your driver drops you at your chosen address in Brest: city centre (Rue de Siam), SNCF station, Moulin Blanc marina, Oceanopolis or any other point. Allow 85 minutes in light traffic and up to 110 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €280 to €335, luggage included.
On the Saint-Brieuc — Brest route, can we stop at Morlaix or Guingamp?
Yes, a 15-20 minute stop at Morlaix (viaduct, historic centre) or Guingamp (basilica, medieval centre) is possible. Mention it when booking. The price booked in advance ranges from €280 to €335, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €440. The usual route takes N12.
On the Saint-Brieuc — Brest route, how long is the journey in summer?
The journey can reach 1h50 in summer due to tourist traffic, particularly around Morlaix and on the Brest ring road. Off-season, allow 85 minutes. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €440. The usual route takes N12. Expect no tolls (Breton expressway) on this route.
On the Saint-Brieuc — Brest route, can the taxi pick me up at Saint-Brieuc station?
Yes, your driver waits at the exit of Saint-Brieuc SNCF station with a name board. The station is served by TGV from Paris in 2h15. The usual route takes N12. Expect no tolls (Breton expressway) on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
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