There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Laval 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 Lavaltrain Ter / ...
4h 13m€14–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lavalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 5m€6–22Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Lavaltrain Ter
5h 54m€70–116Drive 213.9 km
- Drive from Cherbourg to Lavalcar 213.9 km
2h 54m€35–50
Cherbourg to Laval by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Laval is to bus which costs €6 - €22 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Laval is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Laval. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Laval via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Laval. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Laval via Caen and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Laval is 275 km. The road distance is 213.9 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Laval without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 13m and costs €14 - €24.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cherbourg to Laval, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Laval bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Laval train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Laval is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €22 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Laval, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Laval via Caen and Le Mans in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Laval via Rennes - Bus Station in around 5h 5m.
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 Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Le Mans to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF 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 Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cherbourg to Laval bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Laval train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Laval is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cherbourg to Laval.
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