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

The distance between Carcassonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 875km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, ferry, 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-CotentinCarcassonne 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.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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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.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,021km (635 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Carcassonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 875km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Carcassonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carcassonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Carcassonne 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 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne 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 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 Carcassonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,021km (635 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Transport options from Carcassonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 45m
€240($240)
every 2 hours875km (544 miles)
Plane and Train6hrs
€360($360)
every 3 hours1,025km (637 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 35m
€200($200)
twice daily955km (593 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 50m
€150($150)
every 3 hours1,064km (661 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 55m
€175($175)
every 3 hours1,106km (687 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,261km (783 miles)
Train via Paris Austerlitz13h 20m
€160($160)
5 times a week1,182km (735 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
14h 35m
€58($58)
once daily1,136km (706 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry15h 30m
€140($140)
twice a week1,029km (640 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€185($185)
on demand1,021km (635 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