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

The distance between Lyon and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 730km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon 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-CotentinLyon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance812km (504 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Lyon 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 €60 ($60) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).

The distance between Lyon and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 730km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 648km (402 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Lyon and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon 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 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, Trenitalia and SNCF run train services between Lyon and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 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 Lyon and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 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 Lyon and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 812km (504 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Lyon to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
€345($345)
every 2 hours730km (453 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train5h 35m
€180($180)
every 3 hours833km (518 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 40m
€150($150)
twice daily906km (563 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€270($270)
every 3 hours802km (499 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 50m
€60($60)
twice daily831km (516 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€145($145)
on demand812km (504 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