How to travel from Limoges to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Limoges and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 598km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Limoges 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-CotentinLimoges if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Caen (CFR), Train

Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €420($425)
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Train via Poitiers

Take the train to Poitiers, St Pierre Des Corps then Caen and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance598km (372 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Limoges 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 €58 ($58) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €420 ($425).

The distance between Limoges and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 598km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 475km (295 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Limoges and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €420 ($425).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Invalides and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Limoges and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Limoges and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 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 Limoges and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 598km (372 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Limoges to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Caen (CFR), Train + 2 similar
4h 30m
€420($425)
every 20 mins1,020km (634 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
€185($185)
every 20 mins731km (454 miles)
Train and Plane8h 55m
€240($240)
twice daily1,177km (731 miles)
Train via Poitiers + 1 similar
6h 40m
€115($115)
once a week634km (394 miles)
Train6h 50m
€115($115)
every 3 hours776km (482 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 15m
€58($58)
every 20 mins762km (473 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€110($110)
on demand598km (372 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