There are 4 ways to get from Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain C12
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain K2+ / ...
6h 25m€77–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorient to Rennesbus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus
9h 25m€44–120Drive 327.3 km
- Drive from Lorient to Cherbourg-Octevillecar 327.3 km
4h 44m€50–72Train via Lorient
- Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain C12
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain K2+ / ...
6h 35m€77–173
Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Cherbourg via Rennes - Bus Station and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Lorient and Cherbourg-Octeville is 475 km. The road distance is 327.3 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €75 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.
Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Cherbourg via Rennes, Rennes - Bus Station, and Caen in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- 1st Class
- €55–75
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 Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
Train from Rennes to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–80
Train from Lison to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–19
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–28
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rennes to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Lison to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.
Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Lorient to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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