There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc 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 St Brieuctrain Ter / ...
4h 39m€18–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saint-Brieucbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 25m€8–26Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to St Brieuctrain Ter
6h 10m€65–117Drive 247.6 km
- Drive from Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuccar 247.6 km
3h 17m€40–58
Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc is to bus which costs €8 - €27 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Saint-Brieuc via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at St Brieuc via Lison and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Saint-Brieuc is 303 km. The road distance is 247.6 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 39m and costs €18 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €27 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Saint-Brieuc, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to St Brieuc via Lison and Rennes in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Saint-Brieuc via Rennes - Bus Station in around 5h 25m.
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
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- 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 Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to St Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to St Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to St Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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
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 Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saint-Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saint-Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- SNCF 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 Saint-Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Cherbourg to Saint-Brieuc.
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