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How to get fromCherbourg to Lorientby bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus C<>R
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain train Tgv
    5h
    €31–56

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus C<>R
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 50m
    €12–22

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain train Tgv
    6h 34m
    €78–142

  4. Drive  325.6 km

    1. Drive from Cherbourg to Lorientcar car 325.6 km
    4h 42m
    €53–76

Cherbourg to Lorient by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.2 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Lorient via Lison and Rennes in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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