There are 5 ways to get from Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare ferroviaire - PAIMPOL to Gare Centre - SAINT-BRIEUCbus 201 / ...
- Take the train from St Brieuc to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
6h 38mDrive 291.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octevillecar 291.2 km
3h 52m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Guingamp to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain Ter
7h 23m€75–157Bus
- Take the bus from Paimpol to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
6h 40mBus, train via Pont-Hébert
- Take the bus from Gare ferroviaire - PAIMPOL to Gare Centre - SAINT-BRIEUCbus 201 / ...
- Take the train from St Brieuc to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain Ter
7h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Paimpol and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Paimpol and arriving at Cherbourg via Guingamp, Rennes and Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Paimpol and Cherbourg-Octeville is 355 km. The road distance is 291.2 km.
The best way to get from Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.
Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paimpol station.
Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Guingamp station.
The best way to get from Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Paimpol, France and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?
You can take a train from Paimpol to Cherbourg via Guingamp, Rennes, and Lison in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paimpol to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 6h 40m.
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 St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Guingamp to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
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 St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Guingamp to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Gare ferroviaire - PAIMPOL to Gare Centre - SAINT-BRIEUC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Gare ferroviaire - PAIMPOL to Gare Centre - SAINT-BRIEUC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
- 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 Paimpol to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Paimpol to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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