How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Agen, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Agen is around 827km (514 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Agen 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 Agen → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Agen.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€245($245)
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3 similiar routes
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Train via Caen
Take the train to Caen, St Pierre Des Corps then Angouleme and then to Agen.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Valognes Gare SNCF and then to Coutances - Gare SNCF then take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Agen.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€56($56)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Agen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Agen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Agen is around 827km (514 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Agen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Agen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Agen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Agen. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Agen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Agen. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Agen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Agen. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Agen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Agen. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Agen is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Agen. Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Agen. The distance is around 827km (514 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Agen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Agen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 55m | €245($245) | every 3 hours | 907km (563 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 6h 45m | €205($205) | twice daily | 986km (613 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 6h 45m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 1,095km (680 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 7hrs | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 1,137km (707 miles) |
Train via Caen + 1 similar | 6h 50m | €145($145) | twice a week | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train | 6h 55m | €165($165) | 4 times a day | 1,046km (650 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 20m | €56($56) | twice daily | 902km (560 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | €150($150) | on demand | 827km (514 miles) |
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Airports near Agen
The following major airports near Agen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Agen
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
- Distance
- 123km (77 miles) from Agen
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Agen