There are 3 ways to get from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alencon to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter / ...
2h 52m€39–81Drive 224.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octevillecar 224.8 km
2h 31m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Alencon to Caenbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus 446803
5h 12m€39–53
Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Alencon and arriving at Cherbourg via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Alencon and arriving at Cherbourg via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Alençon and Cherbourg-Octeville is 241 km. The road distance is 224.8 km.
The best way to get from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.
Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Alencon station.
Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Alencon station.
The best way to get from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Alençon, France and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?
You can take a train from Alencon to Cherbourg via Caen in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alencon to Cherbourg via Caen in around 5h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Alencon to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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More Questions & Answers
Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Caen station.
Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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