There are 4 ways to get from Le Mans to Cherbourg by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter / ...
3h 30m€51–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
5h 40m€11–20Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Mans (Le) to Cherbourg-Octeville282.7 km
3h 40m€17Drive 281.5 km
- Drive from Le Mans to Cherbourgcar 281.5 km
2h 54m€45–65
Le Mans to Cherbourg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Le Mans to Cherbourg is to bus which costs €10 - €21 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Le Mans to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Le Mans station to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Le Mans - Université Bus Station and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Le Mans to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Le Mans and arriving at Cherbourg via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Le Mans and Cherbourg is 297 km. The road distance is 281.5 km.
The best way to get from Le Mans to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €50 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Le Mans to Cherbourg, including transfers.
Le Mans to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Le Mans - Université Bus Station.
Le Mans to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Le Mans station.
The best way to get from Le Mans to Cherbourg is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €21 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Le Mans, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Le Mans to Cherbourg via Caen in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 5h 40m.
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 Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- 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 Mans (Le) to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Le Mans to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Le Mans to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Le Mans to Cherbourg is 282 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Le Mans to Cherbourg.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Le Mans and Cherbourg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.