There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes 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 Vannestrain Ter / ...
5h 1m€23–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Vannesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 30m€9–16Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Vannestrain Ter
6h 32m€70–127Drive 311.8 km
- Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannescar 311.8 km
3h 50m€50–73
Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes is to bus which costs €9 - €17 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Vannes via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Vannes via Lison and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Vannes is 328 km. The road distance is 311.8 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 1m and costs €23 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes, including transfers.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes 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 Vannes is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €17 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Vannes, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Vannes via Lison and Rennes in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Vannes via Rennes - Bus Station in around 5h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- 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
- 6 times a week
- 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
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Vannes.
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