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

The distance between Alès and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 991km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Alès 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-CotentinAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nimes then take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance991km (616 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Alès 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 €80 ($80) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).

The distance between Alès and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 991km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 751km (467 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Alès and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Alès and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 991km (616 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Alès to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 50m
€375($375)
once daily1,004km (624 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5hrs
€230($230)
once daily1,089km (677 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane6h 50m
€190($190)
once daily1,180km (733 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane7hrs
€280($280)
once daily1,225km (761 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane7hrs
€175($175)
every 3 hours1,087km (675 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane7hrs
€265($265)
twice daily1,081km (672 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane7h 40m
€215($215)
5 times a day1,191km (740 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€175($175)
every 4 hours1,110km (690 miles)
Train via Clermont Ferrand11h 20m
€315($315)
twice daily1,048km (651 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
13h 25m
€87($87)
4 times a week1,142km (710 miles)
Bus and Train15h 20m
€80($80)
once daily1,130km (702 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€180($180)
on demand991km (616 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