What is the cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers?

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers?

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg-Octeville and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Viaduc Léon Blum via Rennes - Bus Station and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Poitiers via Caen and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers?

The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Poitiers is 497 km. The road distance is 425.9 km.

How do I travel from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers without a car?

The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €80 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers bus from?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers train from?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.

Train or bus from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers bus arrive?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers train arrive?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers is 426 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers.

How do I get a train ticket from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers?

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Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
2. Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 8m
€84–168
Drive 425.9 km
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1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitierscar 425.9 km
5h 52m
€67–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blumbus L7
9h 26m

Cherbourg-Octeville to Poitiers by train

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6h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 496.7 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Poitiers via Caen and St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Viaduc Léon Blum via Rennes - Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Gare routière in around 9h 26m.

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