There are 4 ways to get from Finistère to Cherbourg by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Quimper to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain Ter
8h 27m€91–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chateaulin to Rennesbus N702
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
9h 13m€23–34Bus via Carhaix-Plouguer
- Take the bus from Bourg to Gare SNCFbus 935 / ...
- Take the bus from Carhaix to Rennesbus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
8h 35mDrive 356.2 km
- Drive from Finistère to Cherbourgcar 356.2 km
4h 40m€57–82
Finistère to Cherbourg by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Finistère to Cherbourg is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Finistère to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Finistère to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Bourg and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Carhaix and Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Finistère to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Quimper and arriving at Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Finistère and Cherbourg is 577 km. The road distance is 356.2 km.
The best way to get from Finistère to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €90 - €170.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Finistère to Cherbourg, including transfers.
Finistère to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BreizhGo, depart from Bourg station.
Finistère to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Quimper station.
The best way to get from Finistère to Cherbourg is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Carhaix-Plouguer, which costs and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Finistère, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a bus from Bourg to Cherbourg via Gare Routière SNCF, Quimper, Rennes, and Lison in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bourg to Cherbourg-Gare via Carhaix, Rennes, and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 8h 35m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Quimper to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from Bourg to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
Bus from Carhaix to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
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Booking & Getting There
Finistère to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BreizhGo, arrive at Gare SNCF station.
Finistère to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Finistère to Cherbourg is 356 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Finistère to Cherbourg.
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