There are 5 ways to get from Tours to Cherbourg by train, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Tours to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter / ...
4h 41m€67–132Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville381.4 km
4h 44m€25Bus
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
7h 55mTrain via Le Mans
- Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
5h 35m€67–132Drive 379.2 km
- Drive from Tours to Cherbourgcar 379.2 km
3h 43m€59–85
Tours to Cherbourg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tours to Cherbourg is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tours to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Tours station to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Tours to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Tours and arriving at Cherbourg via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Tours and Cherbourg is 395 km. The road distance is 379.2 km.
The best way to get from Tours to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Tours to Cherbourg, including transfers.
Tours to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.
Tours to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Tours station.
The best way to get from Tours to Cherbourg is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Tours, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Tours to Cherbourg via Caen in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 7h 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 Tours to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Tours to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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 Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- 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 Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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 Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tours to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Tours to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Cherbourg is 379 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Tours to Cherbourg.
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There are 661+ hotels available in Cherbourg.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tours and Cherbourg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.