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

The distance between Bordeaux and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 682km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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-CotentinBordeaux if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Caen and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère, Avranches then Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements and then to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin - Cherbourg-Octeville Avenue Delaville.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance692km (430 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Bordeaux and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 682km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (335 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Bordeaux and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Caen. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Bordeaux and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Bordeaux and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère, Avranches, Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements and Carentan-les-Marais - Carentan Gare SNCF. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Bordeaux and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 692km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Bordeaux to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5hrs
€295($295)
every 2 hours1,182km (735 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train5h 55m
€220($220)
every 3 hours938km (583 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train6h 60m
€255($255)
twice daily1,358km (844 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€125($125)
once a week723km (449 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€33($33)
4 times a week682km (424 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€125($125)
on demand692km (430 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