There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain Ter / ...
5h 30m€29–46Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes to Auraybus 67869
6h 32m€24–36Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain Ter
6h 40m€83–137Drive 328.3 km
- Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Auraycar 328.3 km
4h 1m€62–90
Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Château via Rennes and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Auray via Lison and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Auray is 351 km. The road distance is 328.3 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 30m and costs €29 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray, including transfers.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Auray, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Auray via Lison and Rennes in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Château via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, Auray, and Gare SNCF in around 6h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
Bus from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Auray.
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