How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Belfort, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Belfort is around 814km (506 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Belfort 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 Belfort → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€435($435)
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4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lison then take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris and then to Montbéliard.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€89($89)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Belfort
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Belfort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €435 ($435).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Belfort is around 814km (506 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662km (411 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Belfort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €435 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Belfort. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Belfort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Belfort. The distance is around 848km (527 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Belfort
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 45m | €435($435) | every 3 hours | 1,242km (772 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 5h 60m | €230($230) | every 4 hours | 878km (545 miles) |
| Train to Caen, plane | 6h 40m | €415($415) | every 4 hours | 1,087km (676 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 6h 55m | €280($280) | twice daily | 1,116km (693 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 7h 20m | €345($345) | 5 times a day | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 825km (513 miles) |
| Train via Paris St Lazare | 7h 50m | €120($120) | 5 times a day | 814km (506 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 15m | €89($89) | 4 times a week | 881km (547 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | €150($150) | on demand | 848km (527 miles) |
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Airports near Belfort
The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Belfort
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Belfort
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Belfort