How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Verdon Gorge, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Verdon Gorge is around 1,051km (653 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 6hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Verdon Gorge → 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 Les Arcs Draguignan.
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€555($560)
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Marseille St Charles and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€355($355)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Grenoble then take the bus to Senez - RD 4085.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€685($685)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Verdon Gorge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around €275 ($275) and will take around 6hrs.
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Verdon Gorge is around 1,051km (653 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 892km (554 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Verdon Gorge is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around €275 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Marseille St Charles and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire then take a taxi to Verdon Gorge. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 1,164km (723 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €355 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Verdon Gorge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 55m | €555($560) | once daily | 1,211km (753 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | €295($295) | once daily | 1,137km (707 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 8hrs | €315($315) | once daily | 1,213km (754 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane and bus | 8h 25m | €330($330) | once daily | 1,299km (807 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Taxi | 6hrs | €275($275) | every 20 mins | 1,051km (653 miles) |
Train | 9hrs | €355($355) | every 4 hours | 1,317km (819 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 20m | €685($685) | once a week | 1,245km (773 miles) |
Drive | 11h 55m | €210($210) | on demand | 1,164km (723 miles) |
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Airports near Verdon Gorge
The following major airports near Verdon Gorge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge