How to travel from Le Havre to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Le Havre and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Havre to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus, train 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-CotentinLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rouen Rive Droite then Caen and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance216km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Le Havre and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Le Havre and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rouen Rive Droite and Caen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Le Havre and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Le Havre and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Le Havre to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Le Havre to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€61($61)
every 4 hours381km (237 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 40m
€21($21)
5 times a day217km (135 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€39($39)
on demand216km (134 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