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

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bayeux is around 94km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 56min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bayeux by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayeuxCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bayeux.

  • Duration56min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance94km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bayeux by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 56min.

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bayeux is around 94km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (49 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bayeux is to take the train which takes around 56min and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bayeux. It typically takes around 56min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bayeux with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 56min.

SNCF run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bayeux. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 56min, 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 Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Bayeux. instead which will take 56min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Bayeux. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Bayeux. The distance is around 94km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
56min
€17($17)
every 3 hours101km (63 miles)
Drive
1hr
€17($17)
on demand94km (58 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

The following major airports near Bayeux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux