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

The distance between Marseille and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 945km (587 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Marseille 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-CotentinMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,122km (697 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Marseille 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 €75 ($75) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Marseille and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 945km (587 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 885km (550 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Marseille and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille 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 6h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Marseille and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Marseille and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Marseille and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,122km (697 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Marseille to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 60m
€195($195)
5 times a day945km (587 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€375($375)
5 times a day1,017km (632 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train5h 45m
€225($225)
5 times a day1,050km (653 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 55m
€285($285)
twice daily1,081km (672 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train5h 55m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,083km (673 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€170($170)
every 3 hours1,120km (696 miles)
Train via Mantes-la-Jolie7h 30m
€465($465)
once a week1,129km (701 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 10m
€75($75)
twice daily1,148km (713 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€200($200)
on demand1,122km (697 miles)

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Airlines

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