How to travel from Nice to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The distance between Nice and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 998km (620 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Nice 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-Cotentin → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€155($155)
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€200($200)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€465($465)
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1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
- Duration12h 5m
- Distance1,279km (795 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice 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 €87 ($87) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Nice and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 998km (620 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 946km (588 miles)
It takes around 9h 20m to get from Nice and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice 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 9h 20m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Nice and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Nice and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,279km (795 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 60m | €155($155) | every 2 hours | 998km (620 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 55m | €170($170) | every 3 hours | 1,074km (667 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 6hrs | €160($160) | every 3 hours | 1,100km (684 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), train | 6h 10m | €195($195) | twice daily | 1,160km (721 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 6h 30m | €225($225) | 4 times a day | 1,165km (724 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 60m | €405($405) | once daily | 1,237km (769 miles) |
Train | 9h 20m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 1,343km (834 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 15h 50m | €465($465) | once a week | 1,306km (812 miles) |
| Bus to Paris, train | 18h 50m | €87($87) | 5 times a week | 1,347km (837 miles) |
Drive | 12h 5m | €230($230) | on demand | 1,279km (795 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.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin