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

The distance between Metz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 685km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €445($445)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance689km (428 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Metz 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 €54 ($54) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Metz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 685km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 567km (353 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Metz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Magenta and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Metz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Metz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Metz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 689km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Metz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€110($110)
every 4 hours685km (426 miles)
Train via Paris Nord5h 15m
€220($220)
3 times a week689km (428 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 5m
€445($445)
4 times a day1,230km (764 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane6h 20m
€165($165)
every 3 hours744km (463 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane7h 15m
€285($285)
twice daily982km (610 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 15m
€54($54)
twice daily698km (434 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€125($125)
on demand689km (428 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