There are 6 ways to get from Cherbourg to Carnac 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 Auraytrain Ter / ...
6h 45m€25–52Bus via Gare Routière
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Vannesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 38m€11–24Train via Auray
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Auraytrain Ter
8h 18m€71–150Drive 340.9 km
- Drive from Cherbourg to Carnaccar 340.9 km
4h 10m€53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes to Auraybus 67869
7h 33m€24–36Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Plouharnel Carnactrain Ter
8h 20m€73–155
Cherbourg to Carnac by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Carnac is to bus via Gare Routière which costs €11 - €24 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Carnac is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Illertissen via Rennes and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Auray via Lison and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Carnac is 368 km. The road distance is 340.9 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Carnac without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 45m and costs €25 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Cherbourg to Carnac, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Carnac bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Carnac is to train via Auray which takes 8h 18m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Carnac, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Illertissen via Lison, Rennes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Illertissen via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 7h 33m.
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 Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Plouharnel Carnac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- 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
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 Rennes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- 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
- €9–18
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg to Carnac bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Carnac is 341 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cherbourg to Carnac.
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