How to travel from Grenoble to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The distance between Grenoble and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 823km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€400($405)
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€345($345)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Paris and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
- Duration8h 40m
- Distance922km (573 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Grenoble 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 €70 ($70) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €400 ($405).
The distance between Grenoble and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 823km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 742km (461 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Grenoble 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 Grenoble to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €400 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Grenoble and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 922km (573 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 Grenoble to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 15m | €400($405) | every 4 hours | 823km (511 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 6h 10m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 926km (575 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 6h 15m | €215($215) | twice daily | 999km (621 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €345($345) | every 4 hours | 929km (577 miles) |
| Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux | 8h 50m | €470($470) | once a week | 963km (598 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 25m | €70($70) | every 20 mins | 936km (581 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €165($165) | on demand | 922km (573 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