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

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Strasbourg is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

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

👋 Also check out StrasbourgCherbourg-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 Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €405($405)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance845km (525 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Strasbourg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €405 ($405).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Strasbourg is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €405 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Magenta and Paris l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and Nightjet run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Strasbourg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 845km (525 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Strasbourg

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
€405($405)
every 3 hours1,086km (675 miles)
Train to Lison, plane6h 15m
€315($315)
twice daily1,262km (784 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 15m
€135($135)
every 4 hours810km (503 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare5h 30m
€145($145)
every 4 hours810km (504 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare8h 10m
€95($95)
3 times a week810km (504 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€150($150)
on demand845km (525 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg