The average train between Rennes and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Rennes to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Rennes to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Rennes and Cherbourg-Octeville is 169.9 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Cherbourg via Lison in around 4h 6m.
