How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Raphaël is around 1,062km (660 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Raphaël 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 Saint-RaphaëlCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Grenoble then take the bus to Grasse - Gare Routière.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €505($505)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Distance1,226km (762 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 17h 35m. 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 €165 ($165).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Raphaël is around 1,062km (660 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 942km (586 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 1,226km (762 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5hrs
€165($165)
every 3 hours1,062km (660 miles)
Train to Caen, plane5h 40m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,102km (685 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 50m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,137km (707 miles)
Train to Lison, plane7h 10m
€205($205)
twice daily1,223km (760 miles)
Train
8h 30m
€195($195)
5 times a day1,280km (795 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
15h 35m
€505($505)
once a week1,314km (817 miles)
Bus and Train17h 35m
€66($66)
4 times a week1,304km (810 miles)
Drive
11h 35m
€220($220)
on demand1,226km (762 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël