The distance between Dunkirk and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 506km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Cherbourg.
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Take the bus to Paris Nord - Saint-Denis Université then take the train to Cherbourg.
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Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
There are several options for getting from Dunkirk 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 €52 ($52) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Dunkirk and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 506km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Dunkirk and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dunkirk and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 4h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dunkirk and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 506km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €495($495) | every 4 hours | 1,357km (843 miles) |
Train | 5h 30m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 663km (412 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7h 40m | €68($68) | 4 times a week | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus to Lille, train | 7h 50m | €52($52) | twice daily | 600km (373 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €90($90) | on demand | 506km (314 miles) |
The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.