There are 5 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 / ...
3h 50mDrive 213.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Cherbourg to Lavalcar 213.9 km
2h 54m€34–48Train via Le Mans
- 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 Tgv
4h 42m€65–128Bus
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lavalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 5mTrain
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Lavaltrain Ter
5h 23m€60–124
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Laval is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 54m.
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 4h 42m.
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 3h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 via Le Mans which takes 4h 42m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 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 4h 42m. 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
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- capcotentin.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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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