What is the cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Douarnenez?

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Douarnenez is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Douarnenez?

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Douarnenez is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg and Douarnenez?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Douarnenez. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Office de Tourisme via Rennes - Bus Station and Gare Routière SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Douarnenez?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Douarnenez. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Quimper via Lison and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Douarnenez?

The distance between Cherbourg and Douarnenez is 471 km. The road distance is 385.4 km.

How do I travel from Cherbourg to Douarnenez without a car?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Douarnenez without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 37m and costs €35 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Cherbourg to Douarnenez?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Cherbourg to Douarnenez, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Douarnenez bus from?

Cherbourg to Douarnenez bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Douarnenez train from?

Cherbourg to Douarnenez train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Douarnenez?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Douarnenez is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Cherbourg to Douarnenez bus arrive?

Cherbourg to Douarnenez bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Cherbourg to Douarnenez train arrive?

Cherbourg to Douarnenez train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Douarnenez?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Douarnenez is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Cherbourg to Douarnenez.

Where can I stay near Douarnenez?

There are 1309+ hotels available in Douarnenez.

Cherbourg to Douarnenez - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Douarnenez by bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
2. Take the train from Rennes to Quimpertrain Tgv
6h 37m
€36–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Quimper - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 46m
€18–36
Train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to Quimpertrain Tgv
8h 11m
€82–179
Drive 385.4 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Douarnenezcar 385.4 km
5h 8m
€60–87

Cherbourg to Douarnenez by bus and train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.5 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Office de Tourisme via Lison, Rennes, Quimper, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Office de Tourisme via Rennes - Bus Station, Quimper - Bus Station, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 8h 46m.

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