There are 4 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 / ...
5h 9m€65–132Bus
cheapest- 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 55m€20–40Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville381.4 km
4h 44m€25Drive 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 5h 9m.
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 5h 9m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 5h 9m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 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 5h 9m. 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
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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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 663+ 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.