How to travel from Brest to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Brest and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brest to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Cherbourg-en-CotentinBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Lison and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance423km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Brest to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Brest and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Brest and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Lison. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Brest and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brest and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then Lison and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brest and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 423km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Brest to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Brest to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 35m
€105($105)
twice daily545km (338 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€65($65)
once daily560km (348 miles)
Bus to Rennes, train10h 50m
€39($39)
once daily608km (378 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€76($76)
on demand423km (263 miles)

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Airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin