What is the cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Lorient?

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Lorient is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Lorient?

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Lorient is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Gare d'échanges via Gare Routière and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Lorient via Lison and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Lorient?

The distance between Cherbourg and Lorient is 381 km. The road distance is 325.6 km.

How do I travel from Cherbourg to Lorient without a car?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Lorient without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cherbourg to Lorient?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cherbourg to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Lorient bus from?

Cherbourg to Lorient bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Lorient train from?

Cherbourg to Lorient train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Cherbourg station.

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Lorient?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Lorient is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.

Where does the Cherbourg to Lorient bus arrive?

Cherbourg to Lorient bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Cherbourg to Lorient train arrive?

Cherbourg to Lorient train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Lison station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Lorient?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Lorient is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Cherbourg to Lorient.

How do I get a train ticket from Cherbourg to Lorient?

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Lorient.

Cherbourg to Lorient - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Lorient by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain 433G / ...
5h 31m
Drive 325.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Lorientcar 325.6 km
4h 40m
€50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain K2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain C12
3. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain Tgv
6h 51m
€65–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 620
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare d'échangesbus 617
7h

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cherbourg to Lorient.

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Distance: 381.2 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Lorient, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Lorient via Lison and Rennes in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Gare d'échanges via Gare Routière and Gare SNCF in around 7h.

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