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How to get fromCherbourg to Île de Réby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cherbourg to Île de Ré by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus C<>R
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    8h 21m

  2. Drive 459.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cherbourg to La Flottecar car 459.2 km
    5h 41m
    €72–103

  3. 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 17m
    €106–213

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  • Distance: 461.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Île de Ré, France?

You can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Sablanceaux via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, and Gare routière in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to Sablanceaux via Lison, Rennes, Nantes, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 10h 17m.

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