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How to get fromCherbourg to La Rochelleby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cherbourg to La Rochelle by bus, train, 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 to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    7h 25m
    €19–36

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    9h 3m
    €76–136

  3. Drive  443.2 km

    1. Drive from Cherbourg to La Rochellecar car 443.2 km
    5h 27m
    €71–103

Cherbourg to La Rochelle by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to La Rochelle via Rennes-Gare Routiere and Rennes in around 7h 25m.

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