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

The distance between Lannion and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Lannion to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train 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-CotentinLannion if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance346km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lannion and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Lannion to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Lannion and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Lannion and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lannion to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Lannion and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lannion and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lannion to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Lison. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lannion and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5hrs, 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 Lannion and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Lannion and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lannion to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Lannion and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Lannion to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
€95($95)
once a week469km (292 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€62($62)
on demand346km (215 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