There are 4 ways to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
4h 42mDrive 211 km
cheapest- Drive from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octevillecar 211 km
2h 48m€33–48Train
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain Ter / ...
5h 26m€50–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rennes-RNS to Cherbourg-Octeville211 km
2h 48m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Saint-Jacques - Gaîté and arriving at Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Rennes Airport (RNS) and Cherbourg-Octeville is 212 km. The road distance is 211 km.
The best way to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.
Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Rennes Airport (RNS), France and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?
Cap Cotentin operates a bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare 6 times a week, and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aéroport to Cherbourg via Saint-Jacques - Gaîté, Saint-Jacques - Gaîté, Gares, Rennes, and Lison in around 5h 26m.
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 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
- +33 806 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rennes-RNS to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Cherbourg-Gare station.
Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville.
There are 666+ hotels available in Cherbourg-Octeville.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes Airport (RNS) and Cherbourg-Octeville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.