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

The distance between Calais and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 466km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Calais to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Cherbourg-en-CotentinCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance466km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Calais to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €84 ($84).

The distance between Calais and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 466km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Calais and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Paris Nord and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Calais and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Calais and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 466km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Calais to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€125($125)
every 3 hours699km (434 miles)
Train via Amiens6h 15m
€90($90)
every 4 hours574km (356 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 35m
€61($61)
twice daily541km (336 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€84($84)
on demand466km (289 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