There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Quimper 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- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare RoutiereC<>R
- Take the train from Rennes to QuimperTer / ...
6h 11mDrive 367.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Cherbourg to Quimper367.6 km
4h 57m€57–83Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to LisonTer
- Take the train from Lison to RennesC12
- Take the train from Rennes to QuimperTer
7h 50m€67–188Bus
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare RoutiereC<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes to QuimperN702 / ...
7h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Quimper is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Quimper is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Quimper via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Quimper via Lison and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Quimper is 446 km. The road distance is 367.6 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Quimper without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cherbourg to Quimper, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Quimper bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Quimper train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Quimper is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Quimper, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Quimper via Lison and Rennes in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Quimper via Rennes-Gare Routiere and Rennes in around 7h 30m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- contact@capcotentin.fr
- Website
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg to Quimper bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Quimper train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Quimper is 368 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Cherbourg to Quimper.
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