How to travel from Menton to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The distance between Menton and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,023km (636 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Menton to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cherbourg-en-Cotentin → Menton if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€210($210)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration16h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€480($480)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
- Duration12h 25m
- Distance1,310km (814 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Menton to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Menton and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,023km (636 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 953km (592 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Menton and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Menton to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Menton and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 55m, 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 Menton and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Menton and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,310km (814 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 45m | €150($150) | every 2 hours | 1,023km (636 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 6h 40m | €190($190) | every 3 hours | 1,099km (683 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 45m | €180($180) | every 3 hours | 1,126km (699 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), train | 6h 55m | €200($200) | twice daily | 1,185km (736 miles) |
Train | 9h 55m | €210($210) | every 4 hours | 1,367km (849 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 16h 5m | €480($480) | once a week | 1,326km (824 miles) |
| Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, train | 19hrs | €67($67) | 4 times a week | 1,401km (871 miles) |
Drive | 12h 25m | €235($235) | on demand | 1,310km (814 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