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How to get fromSaint-Nazaire to Cherbourgby bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Cherbourg by bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gare de Saint-Nazaire to Gare de Redonbus bus 305
    2. Take the train from Redon to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    6h 19m

  2. Drive 319.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint-Nazaire to Cherbourgcar car 319.6 km
    4h 13m
    €49–71

  3. Train via Le Mans

    1. Take the train from St Nazaire to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain train Ter
    6h 41m
    €89–186

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    6h 51m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Savenay to Redontrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Redon to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain train Ter
    7h 23m
    €69–146

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  • Distance: 331.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Saint-Nazaire, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from St Nazaire to Cherbourg via Nantes, Le Mans, and Caen in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Nazaire to Cherbourg-Gare via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 6h 51m.

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