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

The distance between Colmar and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 873km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Colmar to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 Cherbourg-en-CotentinColmar if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €570($570)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance890km (553 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 5h 50m. 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 €570 ($570).

The distance between Colmar and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 873km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 679km (422 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Colmar and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €570 ($570).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Magenta and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Colmar and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Colmar and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Colmar and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 890km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Colmar to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Colmar to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
€570($570)
every 2 hours1,152km (716 miles)
Train to St Louis, plane5h 55m
€215($215)
every 3 hours873km (542 miles)
Train to St Louis, plane7h 5m
€435($435)
twice daily1,444km (897 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€140($140)
every 20 mins876km (544 miles)
Train via Paris Nord6h 10m
€315($315)
4 times a week879km (546 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€160($160)
on demand890km (553 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.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin