How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 687km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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-CotentinBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance687km (427 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 €53 ($53) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 687km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Invalides and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

SNCF run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 6h 15m.

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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 687km (427 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
6h 15m
€255($255)
4 times a day999km (621 miles)
Train to Limoges Benedictins, plane6h 40m
€205($205)
every 20 mins839km (521 miles)
Train to Aurillac, plane7h 40m
€260($260)
once daily932km (579 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane8hrs
€215($215)
twice daily1,078km (670 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8hrs
€350($350)
once daily1,080km (671 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€125($125)
every 3 hours874km (543 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 20m
€53($53)
once daily861km (535 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€125($125)
on demand687km (427 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