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How to get fromCherbourg Port to La Rochelleby bus, train (TGV), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cherbourg Port to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus C<>R
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 27m
    €17–32

  2. Train

    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 Nantestrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    10h 39m
    €118–222

  3. Drive  447.9 km

    1. Drive from Cherbourg Port to La Rochellecar car 447.9 km
    5h 33m
    €72–104

Cherbourg Port to La Rochelle by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Cherbourg Port, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to La Rochelle Ville via Lison, Rennes, and Nantes in around 10h 39m.

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