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

The distance between Arles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 962km (598 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Arles 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-CotentinArles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Marseille St Charles, plane

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,091km (678 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Arles 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 €71 ($71) 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 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Arles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 962km (598 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 817km (507 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Arles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Arles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Arles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Arles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,091km (678 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Arles to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane + 4 similar
5hrs
€225($225)
5 times a day1,031km (641 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€390($390)
twice daily962km (598 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane6h 10m
€275($275)
twice daily1,059km (658 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane6h 50m
€245($245)
5 times a day1,136km (706 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane7hrs
€270($270)
twice daily1,167km (725 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
€165($165)
twice daily1,068km (664 miles)
Train via Avignon Centre12h 5m
€645($645)
once a week1,249km (776 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 20m
€71($71)
once daily1,118km (695 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€195($195)
on demand1,091km (678 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