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

The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Lorient and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Général Leclerc and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Gare SNCF and Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Lorient and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Lorient to Cherbourg?

The distance between Lorient and Cherbourg is 382 km. The road distance is 326.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Lorient to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Cherbourg bus from?

Lorient to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BreizhGo, depart from Général Leclerc station.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Cherbourg train from?

Lorient to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lorient station.

Train or bus from Lorient to Cherbourg?

The best way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Lorient to Cherbourg bus arrive?

Lorient to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BreizhGo, arrive at Gare SNCF station.

Where does the Lorient to Cherbourg train arrive?

Lorient to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rennes station.

Can I drive from Lorient to Cherbourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Cherbourg is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Lorient to Cherbourg.

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

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 533+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain 401C
2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
5h 34m
Drive 326.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lorient to Cherbourgcar 326.4 km
4h 44m
€51–73
Train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain C12
3. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain K2+ / ...
6h 30m
€66–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Général Leclerc to Gare SNCFbus 617
2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus 620
3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
7h 31m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lorient to Cherbourg.

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Distance: 381.6 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Général Leclerc to Cherbourg-Gare via Gare SNCF and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 7h 31m.

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