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

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Giverny is around 292km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Giverny 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 GivernyCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Mantes La Jolie.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Evreux - Normandie then take the bus to Vernon - Gare Routière.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Giverny.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance292km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Giverny

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Giverny by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Giverny is around 292km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Giverny by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Giverny is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Giverny, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Giverny. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Giverny. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mantes La Jolie and Vernon - Giverny. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Giverny. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 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 Giverny. We recommend that you drive to Giverny. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Giverny. We recommend that you take the train to Mantes La Jolie. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Giverny is Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Giverny. Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Giverny. The distance is around 292km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Giverny is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Giverny

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Giverny
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€50($50)
twice a week338km (210 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 15m
€40($40)
twice daily302km (188 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€53($53)
on demand292km (181 miles)

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Airports near Giverny

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

BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Giverny
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Giverny
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Giverny