How to travel from Grasse to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The distance between Grasse and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,041km (647 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Grasse to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cherbourg-en-Cotentin → Grasse if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€195($195)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€460($460)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
- Duration11h 55m
- Distance1,264km (785 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Grasse to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Grasse and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,041km (647 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 931km (578 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Grasse and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grasse to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Grasse and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Grasse and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 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 Grasse and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,264km (785 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 Grasse to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 10m | €150($150) | once daily | 1,041km (647 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 6h 5m | €170($170) | once daily | 1,117km (694 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 6h 15m | €155($155) | once daily | 1,143km (710 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), train | 6h 20m | €185($185) | once daily | 1,203km (747 miles) |
Train | 9h 20m | €195($195) | every 4 hours | 1,331km (827 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 14h 35m | €460($460) | once a week | 1,260km (783 miles) |
| Bus to Paris, train | 18h 40m | €82($82) | 5 times a week | 1,333km (828 miles) |
Drive | 11h 55m | €225($225) | on demand | 1,264km (785 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