How to travel from Antibes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The distance between Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,010km (627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Antibes 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-Cotentin → Antibes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€145($145)
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€205($205)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€475($475)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
- Duration11h 50m
- Distance1,261km (783 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Antibes 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 €67 ($67) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,010km (627 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 947km (588 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Antibes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Antibes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9hrs, 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 Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antibes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,261km (783 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antibes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Antibes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 10m | €145($145) | every 2 hours | 1,010km (627 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 6hrs | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 1,086km (675 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 6h 10m | €175($175) | every 3 hours | 1,112km (691 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 15m | €235($235) | 4 times a day | 1,145km (712 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), train | 6h 20m | €195($195) | twice daily | 1,171km (728 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 6h 40m | €405($410) | once daily | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Train | 9hrs | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 1,323km (822 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 15h 35m | €475($475) | once a week | 1,300km (808 miles) |
| Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, train | 18h 25m | €67($67) | 4 times a week | 1,377km (855 miles) |
Drive | 11h 50m | €225($225) | on demand | 1,261km (783 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.
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