How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Havre, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Havre is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Havre 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 Le HavreCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Caen then Rouen Rive Droite and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance218km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Havre 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 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Havre is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Havre by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Havre, 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Havre. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and Rouen Rive Droite. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Havre. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you drive to Le Havre. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 218km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Havre is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Havre

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€61($61)
every 4 hours381km (237 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
€21($21)
every 4 hours217km (135 miles)
Bus and Train3h 15m
€24($24)
4 times a week219km (136 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€39($39)
on demand218km (135 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre