How to travel from Ajaccio to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,229km (764 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by plane, train, bus, ferry 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-Cotentin → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Caen (CFR), Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration16h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Ajaccio and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,229km (764 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,173km (729 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Ajaccio and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 50m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €300 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Caen (CFR), Train + 4 similar | 3h 60m | €245($245) | every 2 hours | 1,229km (764 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 40m | €340($340) | every 3 hours | 1,306km (812 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 50m | €300($300) | every 3 hours | 1,332km (828 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), train | 6h 50m | €410($410) | twice daily | 1,408km (875 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 25m | €350($350) | twice daily | 1,479km (919 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 16h 55m | €260($260) | once a week | 1,936km (1,203 miles) |
| Ferry to Tolone, train | 17h 30m | €240($240) | once daily | 1,505km (935 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 19h 45m | €505($505) | once a week | 1,475km (916 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 2h | €150($150) | once a week | 1,943km (1,207 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 22h 35m | €250($250) | once daily | 1,461km (908 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Airlines
Air Corsica
Luxair
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Train operators
Bus companies
Via Corsica - Réseau de transports de la Collectivité de Corse
Airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin