There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol 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
- Take the train from Rennes to St Brieuctrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Centre to Gare ferroviairebus 201 / ...
6h 32mDrive 288.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Cherbourg to Paimpolcar 288.9 km
3h 48m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Guingamptrain Ter
8h 28m€73–156Bus
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saint-Brieucbus
- Take the bus from Gare Centre to Gare ferroviairebus 201 / ...
7h 17m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol is to drive which costs €45 - €65 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Paimpol. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Gare ferroviaire via Rennes - Bus Station and Gare Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Paimpol. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Paimpol via Lison, Rennes and Guingamp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Paimpol is 354 km. The road distance is 288.9 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Paimpol bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Paimpol train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Paimpol, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Paimpol via Lison, Rennes, and Guingamp in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Gare ferroviaire via Rennes - Bus Station, Saint-Brieuc, and Gare Centre in around 7h 17m.
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 St Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Guingamp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg to Paimpol bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Paimpol train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Paimpol is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cherbourg to Paimpol.
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