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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg 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 RoutierebusC<>R
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to La RochellebusFlixBus N1136 / ...
    7h 30m

  2. Drive 443.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cherbourg to La Rochellecar443.2 km
    5h 23m
    €68–98

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to LisontrainK2+ / ...
    2. Take the train from Lison to RennestrainC12
    3. Take the train from Rennes to NantestrainTer
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La RochelletrainTer
    9h 38m
    €77–218

  4. Bus via Nantes

    1. Take the bus from CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE - Gare to Maison du Département - Desserte Etablissementsbus301
    2. Take the bus from Maison du Département - Desserte Etablissements to AVRANCHES - Gare Sncfbus306
    3. Take the bus from Avranches to Nantesbus712
    4. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus701
    10h 43m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to La Rochelle via Rennes-Gare Routiere and Rennes in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to La Rochelle via Lison, Rennes, and Nantes in around 9h 38m.

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