There are 5 ways to get from Brest to Cherbourg by train, bus, train (TGV), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
6h 7mRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Brest to Cherbourg-Octeville390.6 km
5h 12m€25Train
- Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain Ter
7h 8m€89–181Bus
- Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
8h 25mDrive 391 km
- Drive from Brest to Cherbourgcar 391 km
4h 48m€61–88
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brest to Cherbourg is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Brest to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Brest station to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Brest - SNCF Train Station and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Brest to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Brest and Cherbourg is 451 km. The road distance is 391 km.
The best way to get from Brest to Cherbourg without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Brest to Cherbourg, including transfers.
Brest to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brest - SNCF Train Station.
Brest to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.
The best way to get from Brest to Cherbourg is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Brest, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Brest to Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brest to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Brest to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brest to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Brest to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lison to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- capcotentin.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brest to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Brest to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Brest to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Cherbourg is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Brest to Cherbourg.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brest and Cherbourg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.