How to take a train journey from Paris to Quimper

Share this journey with a friend...

Paris to Quimper by train

Routes you can take to go from Paris to Quimper

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

Looking for connections?

Journey guides for travel to Paris

Route Information

Station Guides

The exterior street view of Paris Montparnasse station - note the escalator heading up to the trains.

Paris Montparnasse Rail Station Guide

Image coming soon...

Quimper Guide Coming soon...

Travel Time (approx)

3hr 30min - 3hr 50min (approx)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

Mon -Thurs = 7 trains per day
Friday = 9 x trains
Saturday = 5 x trains
Sunday = 7 x trains

Is the journey from Paris to Quimper direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.

Is the journey scenic?
The scenic highlight of the journey occurs between Rennes and Redon when the railway is on the banks of the River Vilaine - the views are on the right-hand side of the train when facing forwards.

What other tourist locations are along the route from Paris to Quimper?
Rennes and Vannes and Lorient

When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Quimper from Paris Montparnasse on this journey option?

Before 12:15 on Sunday
Before 12:45 on Monday to Saturday
Source = European Rail Timetable

When is the usual approximate latest departure from Paris Montparnasse to Quimper on this journey option

Before 20:00 except for Friday
Before 21:00 on Friday
Source = European Rail Timetable

How easy is it to get to the station in Paris?
The Gare Montparnassse is served by four Metro lines including line 4 which provides a direct link from the Gare Du Nord and from the Gare de l'Est.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay in the neighborhood.

Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for the Paris to Quimper trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in France, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking.

How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for the Paris to Quimper trains?
Typically up to 6 months, but it varies according to when /if SNCF has a promotion in place; see the Ticket Information

What are the child ticket terms for this Paris to Quimper trains?
The adult rate is charged for all travellers aged 12 and over.
Children aged 4-11 pay half fare

Does the ticket for the Paris to Quimper train include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.

Do rail pass users need to book reservations for the Paris to Quimper train?
Yes - See the rail pass guide for France for info on the multiple booking options.

Is catering available on the Paris to Quimper train on this journey option?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.

What else is good to know about French rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in France.

Travel Information

Note that these trains to Quimper depart from the Gare-Montparnasse in Paris.

Final Destination: Quimper

All trains also call at: Rennes and Lorient
Some trains also call at: Auray

A mix of the new TGV Oceane and the older TGV Atlantique trains are used for these Paris to Quimper high speed services, so here's a guide as to how you can confirm which type of TGV train you will be travelling by.

This is a direct journey

You will be travelling on one of these trains...

TGV InOui (Atlantique) Train Guide

A TGV Océane train has arrived in Toulouse

TGV InOui (Océane) Train Guide

Journey Features

High Speed (partial journey)Scenic - YesRiver views

Good to Know

Two TGV trains are normally joined together for the high speed part of the journey between Paris and Rennes - which is now faster than ever before, because these trains use the LGV Bretagne-Pays de la Loire - the new extension of the older high speed line.

At Rennes the trains are separated, either one train (the front train) continues on to Quimper with the other part of the train terminating at Rennes (or the second part of the train heads off to a different destination).

When two TGV trains are joined together, these can be exceptionally long trains, so you may have to walk some distance along the voie (platform/track) - hence the advice to be at Paris Montparnasse at least 10 mins before the train departs!
Check the coach number on your ticket, your seat will be in this coach and you can check the coach number on the outside of the trains.

When looking at the departure board you may see another train departing at the same time AND from the same voie (platform/track) as the train heading to Quimper
This info is for the other train that will be attached to the Quimper train between Paris and Rennes.

Heading west after leaving Rennes station

After Rennes the train will travel by the River Vilaine

This series of images was taken from a backwards facing seat on the right

This is a journey of three distinct phases:

Within 3 minutes of departure the train will be begin to travel at high speed and will remain on the high speed line, travelling at more than 280 jm/h, shortly before arrival in Rennes.
Soon after departure from Rennes, the train will travel beside the River Vilaine for around 25 minutes; and this is the most scenic part of the journey, if your seats are on the right.
After Redon the train will travel through the rolling landscape of Brittany.

The general guide to French rail travel Discover what's good to know about riding the trains, using the major stations, booking tickets and travelling with Eurail and InterRail passes

Take the stress out of your journey Everything planned to your specification, so sit back and relax… Try Concierge

Please support ShowMeTheJourney

Help keep us advertising and paywall free!

Donate

This second version of ShowMeTheJourney is exciting and new, so we are genuinely thrilled that you are here and reading this, but we also need your help.

We’re striving not to let anything get in the way of providing the most useful service possible, hence a facility has been set up with DonorBox which can be used to support the running costs and make improvements.

Instead of advertising or paywalls, your financial support will make a positive difference to delivering an enhanced service, as there’s a lot of ideas which we want to make happen.

So if you have found the info provided here to be useful, please consider saying thank you.

See if there’s a unique journey guide for your trip, featuring info on the trains, tickets & stations.

Leaving From

Going To

This is one of more than 100 train travel guides available on ShowMeTheJourney, which will make it easier to take the train journeys you want or need to make. As always, all images were captured on trips taken by ShowMeTheJourney.

Related Content