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

The distance between Montpellier and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 981km (610 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Montpellier 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-CotentinMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,041km (647 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Montpellier 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 €58 ($58) and will take around 14h 5m. 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 €375 ($375).

The distance between Montpellier and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 981km (610 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 791km (491 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Montpellier and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier 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 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Montpellier and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) 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 Montpellier to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Montpellier and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,041km (647 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Montpellier to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 45m
€375($375)
once daily1,005km (625 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 5m
€215($215)
once daily1,090km (678 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train5h 45m
€155($155)
every 3 hours987km (613 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 45m
€260($260)
twice daily981km (610 miles)
Plane and Train5h 50m
€245($245)
every 3 hours1,023km (636 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), train6h 25m
€190($190)
5 times a day1,091km (678 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane7hrs
€305($305)
once daily1,226km (762 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 50m
€170($170)
every 4 hours1,111km (691 miles)
Train via Le Mans7h 45m
€185($185)
3 times a week1,223km (760 miles)
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud11h 15m
€525($525)
once a week1,262km (784 miles)
Bus and Train
14h 5m
€58($58)
once daily1,125km (699 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€185($185)
on demand1,041km (647 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