How to travel from Megeve to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The distance between Megeve and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 861km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Megeve to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, car, bus 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-Cotentin → Megeve if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€350($350)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via Bellegarde
Take the train to Bellegarde then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
- Duration9hrs
- Distance950km (590 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Megeve and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Megeve to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).
The distance between Megeve and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 861km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (463 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Megeve and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Megeve to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Megeve and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Megeve and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Megeve to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Albertville. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Megeve and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart once a week and will take around 10hrs, 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 Megeve and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Megeve to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 6h 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 Megeve and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 950km (590 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Megeve to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €485 ($485).
Compare travel optionsbetween Megeve and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar | 6h 10m | €350($350) | twice daily | 920km (572 miles) |
| Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 6h 30m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 861km (535 miles) |
| Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 6h 40m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 882km (548 miles) |
| Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 6h 55m | €240($240) | twice daily | 1,006km (625 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 8h 10m | €160($160) | twice daily | 1,096km (681 miles) |
Train via Bellegarde + 1 similar | 8h 15m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 950km (590 miles) |
| Train | 10hrs | €485($485) | once a week | 978km (608 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | €170($170) | on demand | 950km (590 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.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin