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.
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-Cotentin → Arras if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Cherbourg.
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Take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
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Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.
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Drive to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €100($100) | every 3 hours | 551km (342 miles) |
Train via Rouen Rive Droite | 4h 60m | €74($74) | every 20 mins | 478km (297 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €490($490) | every 2 hours | 1,336km (830 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 35m | €48($48) | twice daily | 446km (277 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €84($84) | on demand | 467km (290 miles) |
The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.