How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Caen, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Caen is around 123km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Caen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caen → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Caen.
- Duration1h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€21($21)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lison then take the train to Caen.
- Duration1h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€24($24)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Caen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Caen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 1h 15m.
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Caen is around 123km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Caen is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Caen. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Caen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 15m.
SNCF run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Caen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 1h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. 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 Caen. The distance is around 123km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Caen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 15m | €21($21) | every 3 hours | 131km (82 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1h 45m | €24($24) | 4 times a week | 133km (82 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | €23($23) | on demand | 123km (77 miles) |
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Airports near Caen
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Caen
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Caen
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Caen