There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Rennes by bus, train, rideshare, 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
best- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
3h€1–2Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
4h 34m€47–99Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Cherbourg-Octeville to Rennes200.5 km
2h 57m€12–14Drive 200.3 km
- Drive from Cherbourg to Rennescar 200.3 km
2h 43m€31–45
Cherbourg to Rennes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Rennes is to bus which costs €1 - €2 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Rennes is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Rennes-Gare Routiere. Services depart twice daily, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Rennes via Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Rennes is 202 km. The road distance is 200.3 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Rennes without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs €1 - €2.
The bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere takes 3h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Cherbourg to Rennes bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Rennes is to bus which takes 3h and costs €1 - €2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Rennes, France?
Cap Cotentin operates a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere twice daily. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to Rennes via Lison in around 4h 34m.
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
- 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
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cherbourg-Octeville to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg to Rennes bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Rennes is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Cherbourg to Rennes.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cherbourg and Rennes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.