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

The distance between Nancy and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 699km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nancy 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-CotentinNancy if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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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 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €550($550)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance706km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Nancy 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 €57 ($57) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Nancy and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 699km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Nancy and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Chaussée d'Antin - la Fayette and Paris St Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nancy and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Nancy and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Paris-Est and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy 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 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 Nancy and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 706km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

How do I get from Nancy to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Nancy to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 10m
€235($235)
every 3 hours699km (434 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 45m
€550($550)
every 2 hours1,235km (767 miles)
Train to Metz Ville, plane6h 60m
€170($170)
every 3 hours801km (498 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 25m
€57($57)
every 20 mins739km (459 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€125($125)
on demand706km (438 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