There are 5 ways to get from Cherbourg to Les Mathes by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Tours
best- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Royantrain Ter
11h 24m€124–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
- Take the bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 153
11h 39m€21–42Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Royanbus
11h 32m€23–54Drive 511.2 km
- Drive from Cherbourg to Les Mathescar 511.2 km
6h 18m€82–119Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
12h 58m€121–220
Cherbourg to Les Mathes by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Les Mathes is to bus via Nantes which costs €23 - €55 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Les Mathes is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Les Mathes. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at LES MATHES - Eglise via Rennes - Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and ROYAN - Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Les Mathes. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Royan via Caen, St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Les Mathes is 747 km. The road distance is 511.2 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Les Mathes without a car is to train via Tours which takes 11h 24m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Cherbourg to Les Mathes, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Les Mathes bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Les Mathes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Les Mathes is to train via Tours which takes 11h 24m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Les Mathes, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to LES MATHES - Eglise via Caen, St Pierre Des Corps, Angouleme, Royan, and ROYAN - Gare in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to LES MATHES - Eglise via Rennes - Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and ROYAN - Gare in around 11h 32m.
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 Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Cherbourg to Les Mathes bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Les Mathes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Les Mathes is 511 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Cherbourg to Les Mathes.
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