How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Honfleur, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Honfleur is around 186km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Honfleur 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 Honfleur → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Honfleur: Gare Routière.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€21($21)
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3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Honfleur
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Honfleur by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Honfleur is around 186km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Honfleur by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Honfleur is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Honfleur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Honfleur. We recommend that you drive to Honfleur. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Honfleur. We recommend that you drive to Honfleur. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Honfleur. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then take the bus to Honfleur: Gare Routière. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Honfleur is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Honfleur. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Honfleur. The distance is around 186km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Honfleur is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Honfleur
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 2h 15m | €21($21) | every 3 hours | 194km (121 miles) |
| Train to Lisieux, Bus | 2h 30m | €34($34) | twice daily | 228km (141 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2h 45m | €24($24) | 4 times a week | 196km (122 miles) |
| Train to Caen, Bus | 3h 30m | €21($21) | 4 times a day | 202km (126 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €34($34) | on demand | 186km (116 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Honfleur
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Airports near Honfleur
The following major airports near Honfleur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Honfleur
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Honfleur
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Honfleur