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 39m€4–5Train
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain Ter / ...
5h 27m€57–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rennes (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville211 km
2h 48mDrive 211 km
- Drive from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octevillecar 211 km
2h 48m€40–58
Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville is to bus which costs €4 - €6 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €60.
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 République and Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
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 27m.
The distance between Rennes Airport (RNS) and Cherbourg-Octeville is 213 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 39m and costs €4 - €6.
It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 39m and costs €4 - €6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 5h 27m.
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. Tickets cost €1–2 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 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rennes (RNS) to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
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 344+ 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.