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How to get fromCherbourg-Octeville to Belle-Îleby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Belle-Île by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry via Auray

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to Auraybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Sauzonferry ferry Qbi
    8h 48m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Quiberontrain train Ter
    4. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Sauzonferry ferry Qbi
    9h 39m
    €97–182

  3. Train, ferry via Auray

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain train Ter
    4. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palaisferry ferry Qbi
    9h 21m
    €100–181

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Quiberonbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Quiberon to Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palaisferry ferry Qbi
    9h 18m

Cherbourg-Octeville to Belle-Île by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Belle-Île, Bretagne, France?

There is no direct connection from Cherbourg-Octeville to Belle-Île. However, you can take the bus to Rennes-Gare Routiere, walk to Rennes, take the bus to Auray, take the bus to Gare Maritime Port Maria, walk to Quiberon, then take the ferry to Sauzon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to Belle-Île-en-Mer - Le Palais via Lison, Rennes, Auray, Auray, Gare Maritime Port Maria, and Quiberon in around 9h 21m.

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