How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 450km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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-CotentinLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Le Mans then Caen and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes, Rennes then Granville and then to Valognes - Plc Félix Buhot - Desserte Établissements.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance450km (279 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 450km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans and Caen. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes, Rennes, Granville, Coutances - Gare SNCF and Valognes - Plc Félix Buhot - Desserte Établissements. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.

SNCF Bus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 6h 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 450km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€105($105)
once a week593km (368 miles)
Train via Nantes6h 10m
€89($89)
twice daily557km (346 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 15m
€275($275)
every 3 hours1,367km (849 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 50m
€240($240)
every 3 hours895km (556 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane7h 50m
€340($340)
twice daily1,133km (704 miles)
Bus
8h 60m
€60($60)
5 times a week457km (284 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 35m
€58($58)
once daily537km (334 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€81($81)
on demand450km (279 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