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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 4 buses that leave Caen for Cherbourg-Octeville on Tue, May 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:30 AM2h15Caen7:45 AMCherbourg$321One-way0 transfers- 6:30 AM2h15Caen8:45 AMCherbourg$321One-way0 transfers
- 6:16 PM2h18Caen8:34 PMCherbourg$321One-way0 transfers
- 9:28 PM2h18Caen11:46 PMCherbourg$321One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 AM2h15Caen7:45 AMCherbourg$321One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 AM2h15Caen8:45 AMCherbourg$321One-way0 transfers
- 6:16 PM2h18Caen8:34 PMCherbourg$321One-way0 transfers
- 9:28 PM2h18Caen11:46 PMCherbourg$321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Cherbourg-Octeville take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
You'll arrive about -1h -48m sooner (2h 17m by bus vs 1h 29m by car) and save roughly $-7.56 (€-6.09) compared to fuel and tolls ($32 (€26) vs $25 (€20)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by SNCF Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 06:16PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 07:13PM | Arrival Time 09:31PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 09:28PM | Arrival Time 11:46PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville bus times
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:16 PM Caen | 2h18 | 8:34 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:28 PM Caen | 2h18 | 11:46 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
| 5:30 AM Caen | 2h15 | 7:45 AM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 AM Caen | 2h15 | 8:45 AM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville
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Buses from Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 21:28. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 9:28 PM |
Bus providers: SNCF Bus from Caen to Cherbourg-OctevilleYou can travel by bus between Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville with SNCF Bus for as low as $32 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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