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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus C<>R
    5h 25m
    €31–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lorient to Rennesbus bus N702 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus C<>R
    6h 30m
    €14–28

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain train Ter
    6h 54m
    €77–159

  4. Drive 326.4 km

    1. Drive from Lorient to Cherbourgcar car 326.4 km
    4h 44m
    €51–73

  5. Bus via Pontivy

    1. Take the bus from Gare d'échanges to Gare SNCFbus bus 617
    2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus bus 620
    3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    7h 36m
    €34–47

Lorient to Cherbourg by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lorient to Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 6h 30m.

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