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How to get fromChallans to Cherbourgby train (TGV), bus or car

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

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  1. Train via Le Mans

    best
    1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain train K39
    4. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain train K2+ / ...
    7h 9m
    €69–217

  2. Drive 365.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Challans to Cherbourgcar car 365.8 km
    4h 34m
    €55–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCFbus bus 12
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to Rennesbus bus 712 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    7h 20m

  4. Bus via Nantes

    1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCFbus bus 12
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    7h 40m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain train C12
    4. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain train K2+ / ...
    8h 16m
    €68–244

Challans to Cherbourg by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Challans, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Challans to Cherbourg via Nantes, Le Mans, and Caen in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Cherbourg-Gare via Nantes Gare SNCF, Nantes, Rennes, and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 7h 20m.

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