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

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nancy is around 699km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NancyCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Nancy.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €495($495)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lison then take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris and then to Nancy.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance706km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nancy is around 699km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nancy is to take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nancy. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Chaussée d'Antin - la Fayette and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nancy. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Nancy. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 706km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nancy

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€235($235)
every 4 hours699km (434 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare5h 20m
€120($120)
every 4 hours700km (435 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 45m
€495($495)
every 3 hours1,235km (767 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 50m
€170($170)
every 4 hours800km (497 miles)
Bus and Train
11hrs
€60($60)
4 times a week734km (456 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€125($125)
on demand706km (438 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy