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How to get fromBrest to Cherbourgby train, bus, train (TGV), rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brest to Cherbourg by train, bus, train (TGV), rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus C<>R
    6h 8m
    €47–76

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus C<>R
    8h 25m
    €20–34

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain train Ter
    7h 37m
    €99–161

  4. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Brest to Cherbourg-Octevillerideshare rideshare 390.6 km
    5h 12m
    €25

  5. Bus via Châteaulin

    1. Take the bus from Gare Routière SNCF to Echangeur du Pouillotbus bus 931 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chateaulin to Rennesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    9h 55m
    €28–43

  6. Drive  391 km

    1. Drive from Brest to Cherbourgcar car 391 km
    4h 48m
    €75–108

Brest to Cherbourg by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 8h 25m.

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