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How to get fromCherbourg Port to La Rochelleby bus, train (TGV) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg Port to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus C<>R
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 40m

  2. Drive 447.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cherbourg Port to La Rochellecar car 447.9 km
    5h 32m
    €68–98

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain train K2+ / ...
    2. Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain train C12
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train Ter
    9h 34m
    €73–296

  4. Bus via Nantes

    1. Take the bus from CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE - Schuman-Delaville to Maison du Département - Desserte Etablissementsbus bus 301
    2. Take the bus from Maison du Département - Desserte Etablissements to AVRANCHES - Gare Sncfbus bus 306
    3. Take the bus from Avranches to Nantesbus bus 712
    4. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus 701
    11h 18m

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What companies run services between Cherbourg Port, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to La Rochelle via Lison, Rennes, and Nantes in around 9h 34m.

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