How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 941km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Chambéry then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration13h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €480($480)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,107km (688 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 941km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 868km (539 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Aix TGV, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Aix-en-Provence and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Aix-en-Provence and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,107km (688 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Aix-en-Provence to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4hrs
€185($185)
5 times a day941km (585 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train5h 50m
€210($210)
5 times a day1,046km (650 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train6hrs
€235($235)
twice daily1,077km (669 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train6hrs
€205($205)
5 times a day1,079km (670 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€175($175)
every 3 hours1,116km (694 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
13h 5m
€480($480)
once a week1,245km (773 miles)
Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, train14h 20m
€60($60)
4 times a week1,129km (702 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€200($200)
on demand1,107km (688 miles)

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Airlines

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