The average train between Rennes and Cherbourg takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Cherbourg. 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 Rennes and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Rennes to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontchaillou station.
Rennes to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
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The distance between Rennes and Cherbourg is 168.8 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Pontchaillou to Cherbourg via Lison in around 3h 55m.