How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Cassis, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Cassis is around 974km (605 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Cassis 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 Cassis → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cassis.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Marseille St Charles.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€185($185)
2 similiar routes
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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 Marseille.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Cassis
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Cassis by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Cassis is around 974km (605 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 901km (560 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Cassis by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Cassis is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Cassis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Cassis. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Cassis. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Marseille St Charles and Cassis. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Cassis. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Cassis. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cassis. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Cassis. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cassis. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Cassis is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Cassis. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Cassis. The distance is around 1,155km (718 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Cassis is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Cassis
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 35m | €205($205) | 5 times a day | 974km (605 miles) |
| Train to Caen, plane | 5hrs | €385($385) | twice daily | 1,045km (650 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 6h 20m | €235($235) | 5 times a day | 1,078km (670 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 6h 30m | €295($295) | twice daily | 1,109km (689 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 6h 35m | €235($235) | 5 times a day | 1,111km (691 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 30m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 1,155km (717 miles) |
| Train via Mantes La Jolie | 7h 60m | €185($185) | twice a week | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Train via Mantes La Jolie | 8h 20m | €470($470) | twice a week | 1,153km (716 miles) |
Bus and Train | 16h 30m | €83($83) | 4 times a week | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Drive | 10h 60m | €205($205) | on demand | 1,155km (718 miles) |
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Airports near Cassis
The following major airports near Cassis offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Cassis
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Cassis
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Cassis