There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Quimper 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 Quimpertrain Tgv
5h 31m€41–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Quimper - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 40m€18–42Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Quimpertrain Tgv
7h 5m€87–180Drive 368 km
- Drive from Cherbourg to Quimpercar 368 km
5h 3m€57–82
Cherbourg to Quimper by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Quimper is to bus which costs €18 - €45 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Quimper is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Quimper station. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Quimper - Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Quimper via Lison and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Quimper is 446 km. The road distance is 368 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Quimper without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 31m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cherbourg to Quimper, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Quimper bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Quimper train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Quimper is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Quimper, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Quimper via Lison and Rennes in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Quimper - Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Quimper - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Quimper - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg to Quimper bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Quimper train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Quimper is 368 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Cherbourg to Quimper.
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