The distance between La Rochelle and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 467km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by 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 → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Cherbourg.
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Take the bus to Rennes then Granville and then to Valognes - Plc Félix Buhot - Desserte Établissements.
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Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).
The distance between La Rochelle and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 467km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from La Rochelle and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes, Granville, Coutances - Gare SNCF and Valognes - Plc Félix Buhot - Desserte Établissements. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
FlixBus, Blablabus, SNCF Bus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 6h 30m.
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 La Rochelle and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 837km (520 miles) |
Train via Nantes | 6h 30m | €95($95) | twice daily | 587km (365 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | €34($34) | once daily | 467km (290 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | €87($87) | on demand | 481km (299 miles) |
NOMAD CARS Manche
Cap Cotentin
The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.