The distance between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus, train, 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-Cotentin → Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
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Take the bus to Avranches then Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements and then to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin - Cherbourg-Octeville Avenue Delaville.
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Take the bus to Rennes Place de la Gare then take the train to Lison and then to Cherbourg.
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Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
There are several options for getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).
The distance between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (172 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes, Avranches, Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements and Carentan-les-Marais - Carentan Gare SNCF. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
FlixBus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
The easiest way to get to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is to drive which will take 3h 35m and cost around €63 ($63).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 351km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €295($295) | every 2 hours | 1,244km (773 miles) |
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 5hrs | €220($220) | every 3 hours | 772km (480 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | €20($20) | once daily | 352km (218 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 5m | €56($56) | twice daily | 416km (258 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €63($63) | on demand | 351km (218 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.