There are 4 ways to get from Rennes to Cherbourg by bus, train, rideshare, 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
best- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
3hRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rennes to Cherbourg-Octeville201.3 km
2h 57m€10–14Train
- Take the train from Pontchaillou to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain Ter / ...
3h 55m€49–96Drive 200.3 km
- Drive from Rennes to Cherbourgcar 200.3 km
2h 43m€32–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Cherbourg is to rideshare which costs €10 - €14 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rennes-Gare Routiere and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare. Services depart six times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Pontchaillou and arriving at Cherbourg via Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Rennes and Cherbourg is 202 km. The road distance is 200.3 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Cherbourg without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs .
The bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare takes 3h including transfers and departs six times a week.
Rennes to Cherbourg bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Rennes to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontchaillou station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Cherbourg is to bus which takes 3h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, 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 train from Pontchaillou to Cherbourg via Lison in around 3h 55m.
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 Pontchaillou to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rennes to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Cherbourg bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Cherbourg-Gare station.
Rennes to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Cherbourg is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Rennes to Cherbourg.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Cherbourg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.