There are 4 ways to get from Laval to Cherbourg by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Laval to Rennestrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
4h 39m€14–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
5h 5m€7–21Train
- Take the train from Laval to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
6h 7m€70–117Drive 213.4 km
- Drive from Laval to Cherbourgcar 213.4 km
2h 56m€41–59
Laval to Cherbourg by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laval to Cherbourg is to bus which costs €6 - €21 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Laval to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Laval to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Laval to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Cherbourg via Le Mans and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Laval and Cherbourg is 275 km. The road distance is 213.4 km.
The best way to get from Laval to Cherbourg without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs €14 - €24.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Laval to Cherbourg, including transfers.
Laval to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Laval station.
Laval to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laval station.
The best way to get from Laval to Cherbourg is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €21 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Laval, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Laval to Cherbourg via Le Mans and Caen in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laval to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 5h 5m.
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 Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Laval to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- 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 Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- 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 Laval to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Laval to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Laval to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laval to Cherbourg is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Laval to Cherbourg.
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