There are 5 ways to get from St-Malo 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
5h 23mRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg-Octeville247.5 km
4h 4m€15Train
- 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
6h 24m€64–133Bus
- Take the bus from Saint-Brieuc to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
7h 15mDrive 247.4 km
- Drive from St-Malo to Cherbourgcar 247.4 km
3h 18m€39–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St-Malo to Cherbourg is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from St-Malo to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from St-Malo to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from St-Malo and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Saint-Brieuc and Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from St-Malo to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from St Brieuc and arriving at Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between St-Malo and Cherbourg is 308 km. The road distance is 247.4 km.
The best way to get from St-Malo to Cherbourg without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from St-Malo to Cherbourg, including transfers.
St-Malo to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Brieuc station.
St-Malo 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 St-Malo to Cherbourg is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between St-Malo, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a bus from St-Malo to Cherbourg via Gare Centre, St Brieuc, Rennes, and Lison in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St-Malo to Cherbourg-Gare via Gare Centre, Saint-Brieuc, and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 7h 15m.
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 St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Brieuc to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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
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.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Brieuc to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Saint-Brieuc to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Saint-Brieuc to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Brieuc to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
St-Malo to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
St-Malo to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between St-Malo to Cherbourg is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from St-Malo to Cherbourg.
There are 29+ hotels available in Cherbourg.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St-Malo and Cherbourg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















