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

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Gordes is around 987km (614 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Gordes 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 GordesCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Caen, plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv and then to Cavaillon.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Drive

Drive to Gordes.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,068km (664 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Gordes

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Gordes by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Gordes is around 987km (614 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 822km (511 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Gordes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Gordes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €380 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Gordes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Gordes. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Avignon Tgv and Coustellet Route d'Apt Maubec. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Gordes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 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 Gordes. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv and then to Cavaillon. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Gordes. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv and then to Cavaillon. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Gordes. The distance is around 1,068km (664 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Gordes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Gordes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Caen, plane + 3 similar
5hrs
€380($380)
once daily987km (614 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€220($220)
once daily1,064km (661 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane7h 5m
€250($250)
once daily1,168km (726 miles)
Train to Lison, plane7h 20m
€310($310)
once daily1,199km (745 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€170($170)
once daily1,071km (666 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux12h 50m
€600($600)
once a week1,228km (763 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€190($190)
on demand1,068km (664 miles)

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Airports near Gordes

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Gordes
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gordes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Gordes