There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg by train, bus, train (TGV), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from St Brieuc to Rennestrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
4h 53m€19–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Brieuc to Rennesbus Autocar / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
5h 30m€9–27Train
- 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
5h 54m€66–117Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg-Octeville247.5 km
3h 34m€15Drive 248.9 km
- Drive from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourgcar 248.9 km
3h 19m€40–58
Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg is to bus which costs €8 - €28 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from St Brieuc and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from St Brieuc and arriving at Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Saint-Brieuc and Cherbourg is 304 km. The road distance is 248.9 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs €18 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg, including transfers.
Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from St Brieuc station.
Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Brieuc station.
The best way to get from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €28 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Saint-Brieuc, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a train from St Brieuc to Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Brieuc to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 5h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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
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
Bus from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Rennes station.
Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saint-Brieuc and Cherbourg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















