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

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dijon is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dijon by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Dijon Ville.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €455($460)
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Drive

Drive to Dijon.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance662km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dijon

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dijon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 5h 5m.

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dijon is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 555km (345 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dijon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dijon is to take the train which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dijon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dijon. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dijon. 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 5h 5m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dijon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Dijon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Dijon Ville. instead which will take 5h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dijon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Dijon. The distance is around 662km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dijon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dijon

Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dijon

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dijon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 5m
€115($115)
every 4 hours660km (410 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 35m
€455($460)
every 3 hours923km (574 miles)
Train to Lison, plane7h 35m
€260($260)
twice daily1,099km (683 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€120($120)
on demand662km (412 miles)

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Airports near Dijon

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Dijon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dijon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Dijon