There are 3 ways to get from Cherbourg to Pontorson by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Lison to Pontorson Mont St Micheltrain Ter
3h 38m€38–67Drive 141.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Cherbourg to Pontorsoncar 141.7 km
2h 7m€23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE - Gare to Gare Sncfbus 301
- Take the train from St Lo to Pontorson Mont St Micheltrain Ter
4h 29m€29–51
Cherbourg to Pontorson by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Pontorson is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Pontorson is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Pontorson. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Pontorson Mont St Michel via Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Pontorson is 217 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Pontorson without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cherbourg to Pontorson, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Pontorson train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Pontorson train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Pontorson is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Cherbourg to Pontorson.
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What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Pontorson, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Pontorson Mont St Michel via Lison in around 3h 38m.
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 Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Pontorson Mont St Michel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Lo to Pontorson Mont St Michel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE - Gare to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
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