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

The distance between Belfort and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 814km (506 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Belfort 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-CotentinBelfort if you're planning a return trip.

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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2 similiar routes

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance845km (525 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Belfort 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 €68 ($68) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Belfort and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 814km (506 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662km (411 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Belfort and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Belfort and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Belfort and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Belfort and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 845km (525 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Belfort to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
5h 50m
€140($140)
every 4 hours825km (513 miles)
Train via Paris l'Est7h 40m
€120($120)
5 times a day817km (507 miles)
Train via Paris-Est7h 45m
€285($285)
4 times a day814km (506 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6hrs
€220($220)
every 3 hours878km (546 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane6h 40m
€415($415)
every 4 hours1,087km (676 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane7h 15m
€440($440)
twice daily1,449km (900 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 25m
€68($68)
once daily881km (547 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€150($150)
on demand845km (525 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