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

The distance between Cassis and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Cassis 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-CotentinCassis if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance1,153km (716 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cassis and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Cassis 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 €80 ($80) and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Cassis and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 980km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 901km (560 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Cassis and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cassis to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Cassis and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cassis and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cassis to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare SNCF, Marseille St Charles, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Cassis and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 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 Cassis and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cassis to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Cassis and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,153km (716 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cassis to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cassis and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Cassis to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 3 similar
6h 25m
€235($235)
5 times a day1,085km (674 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train6h 35m
€265($265)
twice daily1,116km (693 miles)
Plane and Train6h 35m
€235($235)
5 times a day1,117km (694 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 40m
€215($215)
5 times a day980km (609 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 20m
€185($185)
every 3 hours1,155km (717 miles)
Train via Mantes La Jolie7h 55m
€185($185)
once a week1,157km (719 miles)
Train via Mantes-la-Jolie8h 10m
€470($470)
once a week1,155km (718 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 50m
€80($80)
every 20 mins1,173km (729 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
€205($205)
on demand1,153km (716 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