How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Toulon, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Toulon is around 1,009km (627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Toulon 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 Toulon → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Caen, plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€205($205)
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5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Toulon.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€185($185)
1 similiar route
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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 Toulon.
- Duration17hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€79($79)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Toulon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Toulon is around 1,009km (627 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 927km (576 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Toulon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Toulon. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Toulon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 1,189km (739 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Toulon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Caen, plane + 5 similar | 4h 50m | €205($205) | 5 times a day | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | €195($195) | every 3 hours | 1,155km (717 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 6h 15m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 1,109km (689 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 6h 35m | €240($240) | 5 times a day | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 6h 45m | €295($295) | twice daily | 1,145km (711 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 7h 45m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 1,230km (764 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 30m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 1,187km (738 miles) |
| Train via Mantes La Jolie | 8h 35m | €475($475) | twice a week | 1,196km (743 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17hrs | €79($79) | 4 times a week | 1,211km (752 miles) |
Drive | 11h 15m | €215($215) | on demand | 1,189km (739 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Toulon
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Airports near Toulon
The following major airports near Toulon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Toulon
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Toulon
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Toulon