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How to get fromCherbourg to Brestby bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cherbourg to Brest by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus C<>R
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain train Tgv
    6h 6m
    €46–76

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Cherbourg-Octeville to Brestrideshare rideshare 389.7 km
    5h 2m
    €19–28

  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 Bresttrain train Tgv
    7h 42m
    €99–162

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus C<>R
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 30m
    €20–36

  5. Bus via Châteaulin

    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to Chateaulinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Echangeur du Pouillot to Gare Routière SNCFbus bus 931 / ...
    9h 55m
    €28–44

  6. Drive  389.6 km

    1. Drive from Cherbourg to Brestcar car 389.6 km
    4h 46m
    €74–107

Cherbourg to Brest by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Brest via Lison and Rennes in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Brest - SNCF Train Station via Rennes - Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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