The average train between Cherbourg and Rennes takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to Rennes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Cherbourg and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Rennes at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Rennes station via Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Cherbourg to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Cherbourg to Rennes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cherbourg and Rennes is 168.8 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Rennes via Lison in around 4h 34m.
