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How to get fromNantes to Cherbourgby bus, train (TGV), car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Nantes to Cherbourg by bus, train (TGV), car, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus C<>R
    5h 30m
    €9–28

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain train Ter
    6h 18m
    €85–144

  3. Drive  308.1 km

    1. Drive from Nantes to Cherbourgcar car 308.1 km
    3h 50m
    €50–72

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus C<>R
    6h 17m
    €47–79

Nantes to Cherbourg by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nantes to Cherbourg via Le Mans and Caen in around 6h 18m.

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