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

The distance between Nantes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 334km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Le Mans then Caen and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches then Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements and then to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin - Cherbourg-Octeville Avenue Delaville.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rennes Place de la Gare then take the train to Lison and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Nantes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 334km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Nantes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans and Caen. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles, 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 20m.

FlixBus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Nantes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes 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 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 Nantes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Nantes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€90($90)
5 times a day481km (299 miles)
Train via Rennes4h 45m
€71($71)
twice daily445km (277 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€295($295)
every 2 hours1,255km (780 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train5h 25m
€225($225)
every 3 hours783km (486 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€15($15)
once daily334km (208 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 40m
€54($54)
twice daily403km (251 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€61($61)
on demand340km (211 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