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

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There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Cherbourg by bus, train (TGV), car, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    6h 55m
    €20–44

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain train Ter
    7h 48m
    €93–163

  3. Drive  366 km

    1. Drive from Challans to Cherbourgcar car 366 km
    4h 33m
    €59–85

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    8h 12m
    €57–100

Challans to Cherbourg by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Challans, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a bus from Challans to Cherbourg-Gare via Nantes, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challans to Cherbourg via Nantes, Le Mans, and Caen in around 7h 48m.

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