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

The distance between Bayonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 842km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

9 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes then Granville and then to Valognes - Plc Félix Buhot - Desserte Établissements.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance878km (545 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Bayonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 842km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Bayonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Bayonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bayonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes, Granville, Coutances - Gare SNCF and Valognes - Plc Félix Buhot - Desserte Établissements. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Bayonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Bayonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 878km (545 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Bayonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 45m
€295($295)
every 2 hours1,294km (804 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train5h 30m
€170($170)
every 3 hours1,057km (657 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train5h 45m
€195($195)
every 3 hours1,097km (682 miles)
Train and Plane6h 5m
€420($420)
4 times a day1,336km (830 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train6h 40m
€265($265)
twice daily1,335km (830 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€175($175)
5 times a day1,109km (689 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7h 50m
€155($155)
once a week921km (572 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
€50($50)
once daily842km (523 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€160($160)
on demand878km (545 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