How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 717km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€235($235)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€275($275)
Bus to Orléans, train
Take the bus to Orléans then Paris - Orly Airport and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€56($56)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
- Duration6h 45m
- Distance717km (446 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 717km (446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 555km (345 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 717km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 5h 10m | €235($235) | every 3 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | €385($385) | every 4 hours | 948km (589 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), train | 6h 10m | €335($335) | twice daily | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane | 8hrs | €195($195) | twice daily | 1,124km (698 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | €275($275) | every 4 hours | 794km (493 miles) |
Bus to Orléans, train + 1 similar | 10h 35m | €56($56) | 4 times a week | 809km (503 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 11h 10m | €60($60) | every 20 mins | 811km (504 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | €130($130) | on demand | 717km (446 miles) |
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Airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin