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

The distance between Arras and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arras 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-CotentinArras if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €490($490)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance467km (290 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Arras to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Arras and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Arras and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arras and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Arras and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Arras and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 467km (290 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Arras to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Arras to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€100($100)
every 3 hours551km (342 miles)
Train via Rouen Rive Droite4h 60m
€74($74)
every 20 mins478km (297 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 30m
€490($490)
every 2 hours1,336km (830 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 35m
€48($48)
twice daily446km (277 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€84($84)
on demand467km (290 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