There are 5 ways to get from Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville by train, bus, train (TGV), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Laval to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
4h 25mDrive 214.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Laval to Cherbourg-Octevillecar 214.3 km
2h 57m€34–48Train
- Take the train from Laval to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain Ter
5h 26m€59–124Bus
- Take the bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
5h 5mTrain via Le Mans
- 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
5h 35m€65–129
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Laval and Cherbourg-Octeville is 275 km. The road distance is 214.3 km.
The best way to get from Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.
Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Laval station.
Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Laval station.
The best way to get from Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Laval, France and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?
You can take a train from Laval to Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laval to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Laval to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lison to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Laval to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- capcotentin.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Laval to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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