How to travel from Chambéry to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The distance between Chambéry and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 794km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chambéry 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-Cotentin → Chambéry if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€340($340)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
- Duration8h 40m
- Distance918km (570 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chambéry 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 €66 ($66) and will take around 12h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).
The distance between Chambéry and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 794km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 724km (450 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Chambéry and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chambéry and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 8hrs.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Chambéry and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Chambéry and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 918km (570 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 10m | €340($340) | twice daily | 794km (493 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 6h 10m | €180($180) | twice daily | 897km (558 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 6h 10m | €155($155) | twice daily | 970km (603 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 15m | €145($145) | every 3 hours | 894km (556 miles) |
| Train to Cherbourg | 8hrs | €460($460) | once a week | 896km (556 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 5m | €66($66) | every 20 mins | 931km (578 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €165($165) | on demand | 918km (570 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.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin