How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Antibes, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Antibes is around 1,011km (628 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Antibes 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 Antibes → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€155($155)
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Antibes.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€205($205)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Grenoble then take the bus to Nice - Aéroport.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€495($495)
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Antibes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Antibes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Antibes is around 1,011km (628 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 947km (588 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Antibes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Antibes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Antibes. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Antibes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 5m, 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 Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Antibes. The distance is around 1,264km (785 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Antibes is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Antibes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 10m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 1,011km (628 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 5h 55m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 1,087km (675 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 6h 10m | €165($165) | every 4 hours | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Train to Caen, plane | 6h 20m | €225($225) | 5 times a day | 1,145km (712 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 6h 20m | €195($195) | twice daily | 1,173km (729 miles) |
| Train to Caen, plane | 6h 40m | €400($405) | twice daily | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Train | 9h 5m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 1,323km (822 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 15h 10m | €495($495) | once a week | 1,331km (827 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 19h 25m | €90($90) | 4 times a week | 1,357km (843 miles) |
Drive | 11h 55m | €225($225) | on demand | 1,264km (785 miles) |
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Airports near Antibes
The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Antibes
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Antibes
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from Antibes