How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Megeve, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Megeve is around 861km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Megeve by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Megeve → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Albertville.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€370($370)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via Paris St Lazare
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Bellegarde and then to Sallanches Combloux Megeve.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Megeve
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Megeve by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Megeve is around 861km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (463 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Megeve by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Megeve is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Megeve, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Megeve. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Megeve. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Albertville. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Megeve. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9hrs, 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 Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Albertville. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Albertville. instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Megeve is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Megeve. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Megeve. The distance is around 952km (591 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Megeve is to take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €485 ($485).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Megeve
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 20m | €370($370) | twice a week | 946km (588 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 8h 20m | €175($175) | twice a week | 1,122km (697 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 6h 25m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 861km (535 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 30m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 882km (548 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane and bus | 6h 40m | €210($210) | twice daily | 1,007km (625 miles) |
Train via Paris St Lazare + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 950km (590 miles) |
| Train | 9hrs | €485($485) | once a week | 978km (608 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | €170($170) | on demand | 952km (591 miles) |
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Airports near Megeve
The following major airports near Megeve offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Megeve
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from Megeve
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Megeve