There are 4 ways to get from Lorient to Cherbourg by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain Ter
6h 30m€79–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
6h 55m€12–22Drive 326.4 km
- Drive from Lorient to Cherbourgcar 326.4 km
4h 44m€53–76Bus via Pontivy
- Take the bus from Gare d'échanges to Gare SNCFbus 617
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus 620
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
7h 30m€34–47
Lorient to Cherbourg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg is to bus which costs €12 - €23 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient station to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Lorient - Échange Bus Station and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Lorient and Cherbourg is 475 km. The road distance is 326.4 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Lorient to Cherbourg, including transfers.
Lorient to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lorient - Échange Bus Station.
Lorient to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €23 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lorient to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Lorient to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Cherbourg is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Lorient to Cherbourg.
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